Manchester Central — Victorian Iron Arch and Modern Glass Facade

8 October 2019 · Manchester

Manchester Central announces itself in two registers at once. The glazed curtain wall of the modern entrance block sits low and horizontal; behind it, the exposed Victorian iron arch of the former train shed curves up into a clear summer sky. One building doing two things — industrial heritage wearing a contemporary skin. The upward framing keeps both layers in the frame without forcing a choice between them.