New London Architecture

Castlefield Viaduct

Built

The restoration and reimagination of a Grade II listed, Victorian viaduct into a free-to-access urban park, situated in the heart of historic Manchester.

The restoration and reimagination of a Grade II listed viaduct into a free-to-access urban park. Located in the heart of Manchester, the scheme breathes new life into a significant heritage landmark, introducing vital urban greening to the city centre. Marrying proud industrial heritage with a modern urban park concept, the scheme ensures this important part of Manchester’s past plays a meaningful role in its future.


Project information

Status

Built

Borough

* N/A Outside of London

Size

4950 sq m

Completion

July 2022


Location

Duke St, Manchester M3, UK


Team Credits

Client

National Trust

Architect

Twelve Architects & Masterplanners

Structural Engineer

Arup

MEP

Arup

Civil Engineer

Arup

Planting Design

National Trust

Transport Consultant

Vectos

Project Manager

Stace LLP

Quantity Surveyor

Stace LLP

Contamination & Drainage

Royal HaskoningDHV

Ecology

Urban Green

Building Control

Sweco

Heritage Consultant

Purcell

Main Contractor

MC Construction

Graphic Design & Interpretation

Creative Concern

Graphic Design & Interpretation

Stuco

Graphic Design & Interpretation

O Street


Listed by

Twelve Architects & Masterplanners

Last updated on

17/03/2025


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