Sunlight House

Cat A, Listed building refurbishment in Manchester

Project summary

  • Client: Warner Estate/ Scottish Widows Investment Partnership
  • Location: Manchester
  • Sector: Interiors / Workplace
  • Size: 170,000 sqft
  • Value: £2.5 million
  • Status: Completed

Story

DLG were commissioned to undertake the comprehensive refurbishment of this Grade II listed building. Sunlight House was designed by famous local architect, Joseph Sunlight and was completed in 1932. Refurbishment works included the redesign of two entrance foyers and stair cores, landings, public areas, toilets and common areas, as well as several newly vacated office floors, complete with the installation of Air conditioning to these suites.

Refurbishment works included the redesign of two entrance foyers and stair cores, landings, public areas, toilets and common areas, as well as several newly vacated office floors, complete with the installation of Air conditioning to these suites.

DLG proposed an uncomplicated crisp design to compliment the exposed original features, creating modern office space and facilities with character.

DLG worked closely with the local planning and conservation offices to ensure the best balance between conservation and modernisation. The works to Sunlight House were completed in November 2009. The building is designed to maximise occupant wellness and in anticipation of future inhabitant and sector demands for high-quality and flexible workplace design. The design has wellbeing embedded throughout, with the connection to outdoors, light levels, air quality, biophillia and the encouragement of activity all key elements of our approach.