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Union (towers)

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 as of January 2026 is the 20th-tallest building in Greater Manchester. The second phase, consisting of a 32-storey building, is due for completion 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.

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