Marlborough delivered this 12-storey building for repeat client GMI in 2022. Construction comprised of a series of hand built brick pillars which enclose this 144 home Build to rent scheme in the emerging New Cross neighbourhood in Manchester
Poplin, named in honour of the fabric used to manufacture coats on the same site in the Second World War, will open its doors to residents in September 2023. The brick-clad scheme includes a mix of design-led one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. 35 per cent of the homes are reserved for local key workers at meaningfully discounted rents, over and above local authority planning requirements, and all homes have capped rental increases to offer longer-term certainty for residents.
Designed by award winning practices Tim Groom Architects and YOUTH Studios, Poplin contains 3,500 sq ft of contemporary amenities including a residents’ lounge, co-working spaces, private dining room, 10-storey atrium space and a communal roof terrace with a stunning view of Manchester.
Poplin will be operated by Native Residential – who already operate the award-winning Kampus scheme in Manchester. Through the operators pioneering Neighbourhood Hero programme, Poplin will collaborate with local, independent businesses and charities in Manchester.