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 , 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. It was designed by Denton Corker Marshall and is the 21st-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The second phase, consisting of a 32-storey building, completed in 2025.
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. 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. Planning approval was obtained in July 2021.
Construction Construction of phase one was completed by property developer Renaker in March 2024.
See also
List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom
References
External links
Union via Vita Group Union Co-Living via Denton Corker Marshall