Brunswick Mill - Manchester

Brunswick Mill, is a seven-storey building constructed around 1840, in Ancoats, Manchester. The mill was continually used for cotton spinning until the mid 20th century before becoming recording studios and rehearsal rooms used for 1000's of bands for several decades after.

Along with the new courtyard, the building has been sensitively restored with its most significant features retained and repaired, while the adjoining new build proposals have been purposely developed in terms of scale and massing to ensure that the mill remains the most prominent feature."

The plans include approximately 20,000 sq ft of workspace and community space in addition to 150 apartments.

The mill is a local landmark and viewed as a key part the area's character and heritage.

Our Involvement

Structural Engineering

• Structural survey of the structure forming existing Mill building.
• Provided structural assessment and material testing regime of existing structure to confirm it's suitability for reuse.
• Prepared engineering specification and detailed design drawings for all structural modification and proposed works.

Civil Engineering

• Design of new drainage strategy.
• Provided details of off-site highway improvements.
• Prepared full flood risk assessment.