Victoria House is a major new residential development by internationally-renowned property developer Salboy, located on Great Ancoats Street in Manchester city centre, within the rapidly transforming Piccadilly East / Piccadilly Central neighbourhood.
This project is designed as a 25-storey, landmark building that contributes to Manchester’s evolving skyline and urban regeneration. It comprises 177 contemporary apartments, including one-, two- and three-bedroom homes that combine thoughtful, open-plan layouts with modern finishes and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximise light and views over the city.
The development’s architecture, by SimpsonHaugh, reflects Manchester’s industrial heritage through its brickwork and façade treatment while delivering a sleek, modern aesthetic that interfaces with the surrounding masterplan area
The residential scope comprised the full Mechanical and Electrical installation to 177 new-build one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments.
Works included the complete electrical, mechanical and HVAC fit-out to all private dwellings, delivering fully serviced, modern homes designed to meet contemporary living standards. Installations were carried out across the entire residential accommodation, ensuring efficient, reliable and high-quality building services throughout each apartment.
The commercial scope of works included the full Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC installation to all communal and shared-use areas, including residents’ amenity spaces, breakout areas and dedicated home-working facilities.
The project also incorporated the provision of mechanical and electrical services to retail areas, delivering fully serviced shell and core infrastructure to support future tenant fit-outs.
All works were integrated with the building-wide services strategy, ensuring seamless operation, compliance, and flexibility across all non-residential spaces.
The engineering scope comprised the installation of major mechanical and electrical infrastructure serving the entire development.
This included the installation of primary mechanical and electrical plant and equipment, such as centralised building services systems, major distribution networks, and associated plant rooms. Works also incorporated the installation of water storage tanks and supporting mechanical infrastructure.
In addition, the project included the Building Network Operator (BNO) installation throughout the building, providing the backbone for data and communications services.
All engineering installations were delivered to support the performance, resilience and long-term operation of the building’s services.
Our scope included the full Mechanical, Electrical and HVAC installation to on-site leisure facilities, including the residents’ gym.
Works were delivered to support a high-quality fitness environment, incorporating efficient ventilation, lighting, power, and mechanical services designed to meet the operational demands of modern leisure spaces.
All installations were fully integrated with the wider building services infrastructure to ensure performance, comfort and reliability for residents.
