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All Saints Campus Hub

A building of the past, reimagined for the future

Exterior view of a modern building at Manchester Metropolitan University, with a dark stained brick facade and large horizontal glass windows.

A new home for Student Services in the heart of the All Saints Campus, Manchester Metropolitan University

We are transforming part of the original All Saints Library into a vibrant new support hub, combining refurbishment with a carefully designed new extension. By retaining and upgrading a significant portion of the existing structure, the scheme reduces demolition waste and embodied carbon, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable campus development while preserving the existing character of the building.

The Hub will be a welcoming and accessible environment for students, which places essential support services at the heart of campus life. A new double-height entrance and flexible internal spaces encourage openness, interaction and well being, enabling students to access everything from digital services to confidential support in a single, inclusive setting designed for diverse needs.

 

Exterior view of the proposed student hub at Manchester Metropolitan University with an iridescent facade, large windows, and greenery outside.

The new extension provides additional teaching, meeting and collaborative spaces, including modern IT labs that support future-focused learning. Flexible layouts allow the building to adapt over time, ensuring long-term social value by responding to changing educational models while supporting staff, students and the wider university community.

The design combines reuse of existing materials with durable, low-maintenance new façades, reducing life-cycle impacts. Integrated within a wider “Street of Services” and adjacent to green campus spaces, the development strengthens connections across the site, contributing to a more sustainable, cohesive and people-focused campus environment.

 

Project details

Project name: All Saints Campus Hub

Location: Manchester, United Kindom

Scope: Architecture

Clients: Manchester Metropolitan University

Status: Live

Interior Design: Hawkins\Brown

Project Manager: Turner & Townsend

Structural & Civil Engineer: Buro Happold

If you want to know more about our work in Northern England, contact Katie Tonkinson

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