The Manchester Civil Justice Centre
The Manchester Civil Justice Centre is nearing completion on the west side of the Spinningfields District, overlooking the River Irwell
Already it has established its massive presence in this part of the city centre. Crossing Albert Bridge coming from Salford, its monolithic form rises up in front of you. Looking from the town hall down Brazennose Street, it is clearly visible.
It’s the size of two Portland Towers, and if it was cut in half and one half placed on top of the other, it would be taller than the Beetham Tower / Hilton Tower.
Eye On Manchester considers the Manchester Civil Justice Centre to be the most striking and important piece of modern architecture to appear in Manchester city centre for many years, and superior in design and concept than the Beetham / Hilton Tower. It was designed by Australian architects Denton Corker Marshall.
More in a longer article currently in preparation. Click to see all Civil Justice Centre photos in the photo portfolio.