| Square One | |
|---|---|
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| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Office |
| Town or city | Manchester |
| Country | England |
| Coordinates | 53°28′36.2″N2°13′27.24″W / 53.476722°N 2.2242333°W Coordinates: 53°28′36.2″N2°13′27.24″W / 53.476722°N 2.2242333°W |
| Owner | High Speed 2 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor area | 130,000 square feet |
Square One is an office building in Manchester, England.
The building was formerly occupied by Parcelforce and had a bridge over the adjacent railway line linking it to a parcel depot. In 2002, the office was purchased by Bruntwood. [1] Following a refurbishment, Network Rail moved into the building in 2007. [2] [3] In May 2022, it was sold to High Speed 2 Ltd. [4] It is expected to be demolished to make way for an expansion of Manchester Piccadilly station to accommodate HS2 services. [5] [6]
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