Chapman Taylor-designed Eda Build-to-Rent tower shortlisted for a UK Tall Building Award

Eda, a 331ft Build-to-Rent tower designed by Chapman Taylor in Salford Quays, Manchester, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for a UK Tall Building Award in the Best Residential Tall Building Project category. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place as an informal drinks reception following the Tall Buildings Conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at etc.venues St Pauls in London.

Eda, a Build-to-Rent tower designed by Chapman Taylor and towering (xxxx? metres high) in Salford Quays, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for a UK Tall Building Award in the Best Residential Tall Building Project category. The prestigious awards ceremony will take place as an informal drinks reception following the Tall Buildings Conference on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at etc.venues St Pauls in London.

The Tall Buildings Awards, widely regarded as one of the most anticipated events in the UK construction calendar, aim to celebrate and honour innovative construction technologies that enhance and propel the design and construction of tall structures. By showcasing cutting-edge technologies, the awards underscore their potential to improve building safety, environmental practices, cost efficiencies, and delivery timescales, setting new standards for the industry to follow.

Eda stands as a remarkable 29-storey residential tower, offering 290 build-to-rent apartments in a variety of configurations, including 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed layouts. The tower boasts an abundance of amenity space designed to enrich residents' lives, with extensive ground floor and mezzanine levels serving as vibrant hubs for work, exercise, and social gatherings. These spaces are complemented by biodiverse green areas, adding a touch of nature to urban living.

Internally, Eda features a host of amenities, including co-working spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining and entertaining facilities, a fully equipped gym, and an on-site concierge and management team. Additionally, the development includes 4,000 sqft of commercial space, already pre-let to Co-op Food, as well as shared residential landscaped terraces and rooftop penthouse apartments with expansive private terraces.

Collaborating closely with Cole Waterhouse, Chapman Taylor conceptualized Eda's vision, completed the concept design, and secured full planning approval by October 2020. Construction commenced in Summer 2021 and reached completion in September 2023. The final results of the UK Tall Building Award will be unveiled at the ceremony following the Tall Buildings Conference on June 25, 2024, marking another milestone in Eda's illustrious journey.

Eda is a remarkable 29-storey residential tower offering 290 build-to-rent apartments in various configurations, including 1-bed, 2-bed, and 3-bed layouts. The tower boasts abundant amenity space designed to enrich residents' lives, with extensive ground floor and mezzanine levels serving as vibrant hubs for work, exercise, and social gatherings. These spaces are complemented by biodiverse green areas, adding a touch of nature to urban living.

Internally, Eda features many amenities, including co-working spaces, residents' lounges, a cinema room, bookable private dining and entertaining facilities, a fully equipped gym, and an on-site concierge and management team. The development includes 4,000 sqft of commercial space, already pre-let to Co-op Food, and shared residential landscaped terraces and rooftop penthouse apartments with expansive private terraces.

Collaborating closely with Cole Waterhouse, Chapman Taylor conceptualised Eda's vision, completed the concept design, and secured full planning approval in October 2020. Construction commenced in Summer 2021 and reached completion in September 2023.

Michael Swiszczowski (BA(Hons), MArch, ADPPA, ARB, RIBA)

Director, 曼彻斯特

Michael joined Chapman Taylor in 2016 to strengthen the practice’s residential expertise. A key member of the Manchester studio’s management team, Michael has a business development remit for the residential sector across the UK business.

He has experience working on award-winning residential projects with a particular focus on build-to-rent, student accommodation and modular construction.

He is a RIBA-elected member of the Regional Council for RIBA North West.

Areas of expertise:

Residential / Build-to-Rent / Student Accommodation / Hotels

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