Manchester Met unveils refreshed plans for All Saints Library as public consultation re-opens
The plans have been scaled back from earlier visuals
Manchester Metropolitan has released new visuals for the All Saints Library as consultation for the project has opened to the public.
The proposed design has again been developed with Hawkins/Brown, replacing the library that has now been confirmed for demolition.
Initial proposals approved by the council last year had seen the library part-refurbished and extended into a 13 storey tower, but these plans became unviable due to “significant cost escalations within the construction sector”.
New, scaled back, visions for a nine storey building have been released today, amidst the opening of a public consultation phase that will proceed the second submission of plans to Manchester City Council.
The university have stated that the new facilities will be purpose-built and digitally enabled, whilst enhancing the surrounding area with “new green spaces, improved pedestrian routes, and welcoming social areas”.
The plans have a provisional completion of 2030, pushed back two years from the initial designs.
Currently, library facilities have been relocated to the John Dalton East building, with the 24/7 service having been reinstated on certain floors only. Access to physical texts has been restricted following the move, with students using a click and collect system to request materials.
Andrew Fallon, Chief Property Officer at Manchester Met, said: “This project is an exciting milestone for our campus and a cornerstone of our evolving estates strategy. Driven by a bold vision for the future, the new Library will be a landmark development, reflecting our commitment to outstanding education, world-class research, and a more connected, vibrant campus experience for all.
“It marks the beginning of an inspiring new chapter in realising our University’s ambition and the future of our estates masterplan – bringing our vision to life in ways that will shape generations to come.”
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Students and members of the public are able to submit online feedback to the consultation from October 23rd to November 21st, online via the website.
Featured image via MMU and Hawkins/Brown.
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