Union (towers)
Co-living development in Manchester, England
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Union is a co-living development of two towers on Water Street in the St John's area of Manchester, England. The first phase, a 112-metre (367 ft), 36-storey high-rise, is the first rent-by-the-room co-living building in the United Kingdom, where potential renters are matched with housemates based on their responses to a questionnaire.[3] It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall and as of August 2026[update] is the 21st-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The second phase, consisting of a 32-storey building, completed in 2025.[4]
Tower 2: 2025
| Union | |
|---|---|
The two towers of the Union development | |
  Location within Greater Manchester | |
General information | |
| Type | Co-living |
| Location | Water Street, St John's, Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53.47870°N 2.25684°W |
Completed | Tower 1: 2024 Tower 2: 2025 |
| Cost | Tower 1: £191 million[1] |
| Owner | Vita Group |
| Height | |
| Height | Tower 1: 112 m (367 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Tower 1: 36[2] Tower 2: 32 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Denton Corker Marshall[2] |
| Main contractor | Renaker[1] |
| Website | |
| liveunion | |
History
Planning
The planning application for phase one was submitted to Manchester City Council in April 2020 for a 36-storey building comprising co-living units, as well as amenity, flexible commercial (Sui generis), and co-work spaces.[5] Planning approval was obtained in November 2021.
The planning application for phase two was submitted to Manchester City Council in December 2019 for a 32-storey building comprising co-living units, amenity space, gym and flexible commercial space.[6] Planning approval was obtained in July 2021.
Construction
Construction of phase one was completed by property developer Renaker in March 2024.[4]
