X1 Media City

X1 Media City
X1 Media City Towers 1 and 2 in February 2025
X1 Media City is located in Greater Manchester
X1 Media City
Location within Greater Manchester
General information
StatusTowers 1–3: complete[1]
Tower 4: under construction[2]
TypeResidential high-rises
LocationMichigan Avenue,
Salford Quays,
Greater Manchester,
England
Coordinates53°28′27″N 2°17′29″W / 53.47426°N 2.29125°W / 53.47426; -2.29125
Years builtTower 1: 2015–17
Tower 2: 2017–19
Tower 3: 2019–23
Construction startedTower 4: 2025
Estimated completionTower 4: 2027[2]
Cost£200 million[3]
OwnerX1 Developments
Knight Knox
HeightTower 1: 85 m (277 ft)
Tower 2: 85 m (277 ft)
Tower 3: 85 m (277 ft)
Technical details
Floor countTower 1: 26
Tower 2: 26
Tower 3: 26
Design and construction
ArchitectsAHR
Falconer Chester Hall
Main contractorVermont Construction
Website
Developer website

X1 Media City is a residential development in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England. When fully completed, the scheme will comprise four identical high-rise towers, each 85 metres (277 ft) and 26-storeys, containing 275 apartments per tower (1,100 in total).[4] Towers 1–3 have been constructed, completing in 2017, 2019 and 2023 respectively.[5][6][7] Construction of Tower 4 had commenced by May 2025.[8]

The towers were originally designed by architects AHR,[9] with Falconer Chester Hall being brought on as designers following planning consent.[10][11] As of 2025, Towers 1–3 are the joint 10th-tallest buildings in Salford.

History

Planning

The original planning application for four 26-storey buildings comprising 1,036 apartments was submitted to Salford City Council in October 2006,[12] with a further application submitted in April 2010 to extend the time to implement the original planning permission.[13] In May 2015, an amendment application was submitted to increase the number of apartments to 1,100.[14] Planning approval was obtained in September 2015.[15]

Construction

Construction of Tower 1 commenced in 2015[16] and was completed in 2017.[5] Work on Tower 2 began in 2017[17] and finished in 2019.[6] Construction of Tower 3 began in 2019;[18] by February 2023, the floors up to level 13 were complete, with work continuing on the upper levels.[19] By June 2023, the structure was largely finished, with only the Level 1 amenity spaces remaining incomplete.[20] Construction of Tower 4, the final phase of the development, began in early 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2027.[2]

Facilities

The towers contain a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The first and second floors accommodate commercial and retail units. In total, the scheme will provide approximately 1,100 apartments and includes private underground parking. Shared amenities across the towers include an on-site cinema, private gym, landscaped public spaces, and secure entry systems.[5]

Harbour City tram stop on the Eccles Line of the Metrolink system is located directly outside X1 Media City.[5]

  • X1 Media City Tower 1, to the right of the tower crane
    X1 Media City Tower 1, to the right of the tower crane
  • X1 Media City Tower 3 in May 2025
    X1 Media City Tower 3 in May 2025

See also

References

  1. ^ "X1 Media City". Skyscraper Center. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "X1 Media City Tower 4". X1 Developments. Archived from the original on 30 December 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
  3. ^ "Work Begins On New £200m X1 Media City Project". Confidentials Manchester. 2 April 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  4. ^ Smithers, Dominic (24 March 2016). "Knight Knox Media City scheme sells out". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  5. ^ a b c d "First tower completes at X1 Media City". Place North West. 7 December 2017. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  6. ^ a b "Work Completes on Second X1 Media City Tower". Insider Media. 25 July 2019. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  7. ^ "X1 Media City Tower 4 – June 2025 Construction Update" (video). YouTube. X1 Developments. 2 July 2025.
  8. ^ "X1 Media City Tower 4 – May 2025 Construction Progress" (video). YouTube. X1 Developments. 29 May 2025.
  9. ^ "X1 Media City resi on site". Place North West. 1 April 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  10. ^ Jackson, Nick (17 March 2017). "Topping out takes place at £200m X1 Media City". The Business Desk. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  11. ^ "Michigan Avenue, Manchester". Falconer Chester Hall. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  12. ^ "Planning Application 06/53636/FUL". Salford City Council. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  13. ^ "Planning Application 10/58887/FUL". Salford City Council. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  14. ^ "Planning Application 15/66481/FUL". Salford City Council. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.
  15. ^ "Green Light for X1 Media City Expansion". Insider Media. 4 September 2015. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  16. ^ "X1 Media City Tower 1". Skyscraper Center. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  17. ^ "Construction Update – Media City – August 2017". Vermont. 3 August 2017. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  18. ^ "Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – November 2019". Vermont. 3 December 2019. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  19. ^ "Construction Update – Media City T3 – February 2023". Vermont. 2 February 2023. Archived from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.
  20. ^ "Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – June 2023". Vermont. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2025.
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