Chapman Taylor designed £200m expansion plans for Salford's Soapworks unveiled
Salford's iconic Soapworks is set to undergo a remarkable transformation, with a £200 million expansion project designed by Chapman Taylor. This ambitious development, by Bankfoot APAM and Catella APAM in partnership with Greater Manchester Pension Fund, aims to breathe new life into the 8.5-acre site, turning it from a gated commercial area into a vibrant mixed-use community.
The expansion will include:
Residential Blocks: Three residential blocks, providing a total of 450 new homes, will be constructed on land currently used for surface car parking along the Manchester Ship Canal.
Workspace Transformation: Block D, a currently vacant building on the site, will be converted into a spacious 130,000 sq ft workspace, expanding Soapworks' total office accommodation to an impressive 360,000 sq ft. This expansion comes after the recent occupancy of 25,000 sq ft by the Department for Homes, Communities, and Levelling Up.
Multi-Storey Car Park: A modern multi-storey car park will be built in a designated area to the east of the site, providing convenient parking options for residents and workers.
Enhanced Connectivity and Public Spaces: The project aims to enhance connectivity with the addition of new pedestrian and cycle routes. Furthermore, the expansion will feature four acres of public realm, including green spaces, a central hub, waterfront dining options, and a courtyard for the community.
Chapman Taylor, a leading architectural firm, is at the helm of this visionary project, with AshtonHale handling planning and Lexington leading strategic communications efforts.
Public Consultation and Planning Application:
A public consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the expansion plans for Soapworks, and it will be open for the next three weeks. You can contribute your thoughts and ideas by visiting soapworksregeneration.co.uk.
The project team is gearing up to submit a comprehensive planning application in the coming autumn, marking a significant step toward the realization of this exciting venture that promises to redefine the Soapworks landscape.
Stay tuned for further updates as Soapworks evolves into a dynamic mixed-use community, seamlessly blending residential, office, and public spaces to create a brighter future for Salford.
This includes creating new connections to local active travel routes and improving the permeability across the site. The masterplan aims to deliver three new residential buildings and the conversion of the last remaining vacant building on the former Colgate Palmolive site into Grade A office space that seeks to achieve the highest sustainable and environmental targets.
The expansion will include:
Residential Blocks: Three residential blocks, providing a total of 450 new homes, will be constructed on land currently used for surface car parking along the Manchester Ship Canal.
Workspace Transformation: Block D, a currently vacant building on the site, will be converted into a spacious 130,000 sq ft workspace, expanding Soapworks' total office accommodation to an impressive 360,000 sq ft. This expansion comes after the recent occupancy of 25,000 sq ft by the Department for Homes, Communities, and Levelling Up.
Multi-Storey Car Park: A modern multi-storey car park will be built in a designated area to the east of the site, providing convenient parking options for residents and workers.
Enhanced Connectivity and Public Spaces: The project aims to enhance connectivity with the addition of new pedestrian and cycle routes. Furthermore, the expansion will feature four acres of public realm, including green spaces, a central hub, waterfront dining options, and a courtyard for the community.
A public consultation has been launched to gather feedback on the expansion plans for Soapworks, and it will be open until the end of September 2023.
The project team is gearing up to submit a comprehensive planning application in autumn 2023, marking a significant step toward the realisation of this exciting venture that promises to redefine the Soapworks landscape.
