The
Precinct Centre - Oxford Road and Booth Street West For more than 4 decades the
University of Manchester's Precinct Centre has occupied
a site on the corner of Booth Street West and Oxford
Road. It was built between 1970 and 1972 to a
design by the architectural practice of Wilson &
Womersley, who were responsible for the Hulme Crescents
and the Arndale Centre.
![]() ![]() ![]() The University of Manchester's Guide to buildings listed a large number of occupants of this building complex:
![]() ![]() ![]() ************************** In 2016 the Precinct Centre and the
bridge across Oxford Road became part of a major
redevelopment project. The bridge was demolished
and the Precinct Centre was stripped back and became
Phase Two of the redevelopment of the Business School
complex.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The School's website explains that, "... The phase two plans focus on the redevelopment of the existing precinct centre to create a 40,500 sq ft retail and leisure offer, specifically designed to host a mix of high quality brands and amenities. The plans reconfigure the existing precinct centre to create up to 14 units with double-height glazed frontages onto Oxford Road. The variety of units will create a mixed offer of retail, food and leisure for students, staff and visitors to the University and Business School." ![]() Close Window |