Affinity Living Riverview

Affinity Living Riverview is a 110 m (360 ft) tall, 35-storey residential skyscraper in Salford, Greater Manchester, England. It is located on the north bank of the River Irwell, near to Manchester's key central business district of Spinningfields. The building was designed by Denton Corker Marshall,[2] the architects behind the nearby Civil Justice Centre.[3] As of October 2024, it is the fourth-tallest building in Salford and the joint 17th-tallest building in Greater Manchester with Union.

Affinity Living Riverview
Affinity Living Riverview nearing completion, 2020. The Civil Justice Centre can be seen to the right.
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General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential skyscraper
LocationSalford,
Greater Manchester,
England, United Kingdom
Coordinates53°28′57″N 2°15′07″W / 53.48250°N 2.25196°W / 53.48250; -2.25196
Construction started2017
Completed2021
OwnerBruntwood and Select Property Group[1]
LandlordVita Group
Height110 m (360 ft)
Technical details
Floor count35
Design and construction
Architect(s)Denton Corker Marshall[2]
Main contractorCarillion (2017–2018)
Sir Robert McAlpine (2018–2021)
Website
Official website

History

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Planning

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The original planning application[4] was submitted to Salford City Council in February 2016 for 318 apartments.[5] Planning approval was obtained in July 2016.[6] In June 2020, an application for an additional 14 apartments was submitted to the council, bringing the total to 332 apartments.[7] Planning approval was obtained in September 2020.

Construction

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Construction of Affinity Living Riverview was started in 2017 by contractor Carillion,[8] until its liquidation in January 2018.[9] Work was stalled until replacement contractor Sir Robert McAlpine commenced work in September 2018[10] and the tower was completed in 2021.[11][12]

Affinity Living Riverview is located next to Affinity Living Riverside, a 17-storey residential building with 190 apartments that was also completed by contractor Sir Robert McAlpine in December 2019.[11]

Facilities

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Affinity Living Riverview includes a co-working lounge, gym, coffee-lounge and social areas which are located on the ground and mezzanine floors.[2]

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Affinity Living Riverview Manchester". Select Property Group. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Trinity Riverview". Denton Corker Marshall. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Riverview, Salford: The blandest tall tower for a generation?". Confidentials Manchester. 4 March 2021. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Planning – Application Summary (2016)". Salford City Council. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  5. ^ Begum, Shelina (24 February 2016). "Bruntwood and Select submit plans for 500 apartments". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  6. ^ Smithers, Dominic (8 July 2016). "Select gets green light for 500 apartment Affinity Living". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  7. ^ "Planning – Application Summary (2020)". Salford City Council. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  8. ^ "Exclusive: Contractor chosen for 506-home Manchester development". Construction News. 8 July 2016. Retrieved 10 March 2023.
  9. ^ Greer, Stuart (12 March 2018). "Two major Greater Manchester developments rescued after Carillion collapse". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  10. ^ "McAlpine restarts stalled Salford scheme". Place North West. 24 September 2018. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Maiden Affinity project tops out". Place North West. 13 March 2019. Retrieved 3 March 2023.
  12. ^ "Affinity Living Riverview". Skyscraper Center. Retrieved 3 March 2023.