NV Buildings, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester
'NV Buildings' is a highly innovative steel and glass waterside development that is a key part of the regeneration of Salford Quays.
It has been built in three separate sail shaped buildings comprising 246 one and two bedroom apartments and duplexes over 17 storeys designed by leading architects Broadway Malyan.
NV Buildings, a joint venture with GE Real Estate, has redeveloped the former Dock 9 just a short distance from both the Lowry Centre and the Imperial War Museum North.
The curved profile of the buildings boldly emulates the area's maritime history, maximising the amount of natural light entering each home, with external terraces and balconies incorporated into the living spaces of the properties. In addition, each apartment is orientated to the south, overlooking the quay with dramatic views towards The Lowry Centre, Imperial War Museum, Old Trafford football ground and the Pennines beyond.
The design of NV Buildings has been widely recognised:
- 'Best Apartment' at the What House? Awards 2004
- 'Best Apartment Scheme 2004' at the Manchester Evening News Residential Property Awards
- 'Best Architecture' at the Bentley International Property Awards 2004
- 'Best Interior Design' at the Manchester Evening News Awards 2005
Commuting into Manchester's city centre could not be easier with the Metro running from NV Buildings to the city centre in around six minutes. With close proximity to the M602, good transport links are also available to Liverpool, Leeds, Birmingham and the Lakes.