Phase 2 of this iconic scheme will see the creation of a highly-anticipated 41-storey tower which has been designed by Owings & Merrill (SOM) and Hodder & Partners to set new city standards in quality, aesthetic and experience.
The tower comprises 217 W Residences Manchester offering buyers hotel-inspired living and the opportunity to purchase a permanent residence within Manchester’s most exclusive postcode.
These luxury residences will offer owners all the amenities and services of a W Hotel, including 24-hour concierge (W’s whenever/wherever service), round-the-clock in-residence dining, laundry and dry cleaning.
A 162-room W Hotel will also be located within No. 2 St Michael’s and is set to open Q1 2027. W Manchester will bring bold design, distinctive dining and always-on programming to the city as well as signature spaces including the Living Room, Pool, W Lounge, W Wellness and FIT fitness centre.
The residential element of No. 2 St Michael’s forms part of a landmark mixed-use development at St Michael’s, Jackson’s Row, Manchester, delivering luxury living at the heart of the city. Rising to 41 storeys, the tower will include approximately 217 high-end residential apartments, offering hotel-inspired living within one of Manchester’s most exclusive postcodes and bringing the first branded W Residences outside of London to the area
Designed to combine contemporary urban living with premium amenities, the residences will benefit from services and facilities aligned with the adjacent 5-star W Hotel, including round-the-clock concierge and access to wellness and lifestyle spaces. Each apartment is crafted with quality interiors and finishes, and residents will enjoy elevated city views, generous layouts, and direct connectivity with the broader St Michael’s destination that integrates residential life with vibrant commercial, leisure, and cultural offerings.
Matic is proud to be involved in the delivery of key commercial elements at St Michael’s, one of Manchester’s most ambitious mixed-use developments, redefining the city’s commercial and hospitality landscape. No. 2 St Michael’s will deliver approximately 75,000 sq ft of premium office space across multiple floors within the landmark 41-storey tower, offering modern, flexible work environments designed to meet the needs of contemporary businesses and future-focused occupiers
Complementing the workspace, the development will include a 162-room five-star W Hotel, operated by Marriott International, bringing the globally recognised W brand to Manchester and enhancing the city’s hospitality offering with signature spaces such as the Living Room and W Lounge
Matic Building Services is delivering the mechanical, electrical and public health services for the St Michael’s development, a landmark mixed-use scheme in central Manchester combining luxury residences, a five-star W-branded hotel, premium office space and leisure facilities. The scale of the project demands a robust and resilient building services strategy, with centralised plant, extensive riser infrastructure and high-capacity life safety systems serving a high-rise environment.
The mechanical and public health scope includes full domestic water, drainage, heating and cooling services throughout the development, supported by central plant and distribution systems. Life safety water infrastructure incorporates multiple dedicated fire-fighting water storage tanks with a combined capacity in excess of 400 m³, supplying automatic sprinkler and wet riser systems across the building. Ventilation systems serve residential, hotel and commercial areas, with dedicated smoke control systems forming a critical part of the overall fire strategy.
Matic is also delivering the complete electrical infrastructure, including high-capacity LV switchboards, riser distribution and landlord networks serving all occupancies. The building is supported by standby power generation in excess of 450 kVA, providing resilient power to essential and life safety systems, including firefighting lifts, smoke extract, sprinkler and wet riser pumps. Together, these systems ensure the development operates safely, efficiently and reliably, supporting long-term performance for this world-class mixed-use destination.
The St Michael’s development incorporates a range of high-quality sports, wellness and leisure facilities designed to support an active, service-led lifestyle for hotel guests, residents and visitors. Central to this offer is the W-branded wellness provision, including a fully equipped FIT fitness centre, spa and wellbeing spaces, and leisure amenities integrated within the hotel environment, all designed to operate to five-star hospitality standards.
These facilities are complemented by premium lifestyle spaces such as swimming and relaxation areas, treatment rooms, and social leisure zones that form part of the wider W Hotel experience. Each area is designed to deliver comfort, performance and reliability, requiring carefully coordinated building services to support environmental control, safety, and continuous operation.
At ground and podium levels, the wider St Michael’s scheme also delivers leisure-led public spaces, including food and beverage destinations and restored heritage venues, contributing to a vibrant urban environment. Matic’s role ensures the sports and leisure elements are underpinned by resilient, efficient MEP systems that support wellbeing, guest experience, and long-term operational performance within this landmark city-centre development.
