Bond
Manchester
CubicWorks delivered the comprehensive transformation of Bond – the historic 38-42 Mosley Street Grade II* listed Victorian bank building for Bruntwood SciTech. This landmark 28,000 sq ft project, combined with adjacent 57 Spring Gardens, required sensitive restoration of Edward Walters’ 1862 masterpiece while creating contemporary workspace areas. Our heritage-focused approach preserved original features while engineering modern workplace solutions for innovation-led businesses.
Location
Manchester
Client
Bruntwood
Size
28,000
Duration
8 months
Historic Building Restoration:
Grade II listed building refurbishment* across four floors with heritage sensitivity
Palazzo basement transformation into state-of-the-art wellness spaces
Original dome room restoration showcasing Victorian craftsmanship
Listed building compliance throughout all restoration works
Modern Workspace Creation:
Range of fully fitted office suites from 1,000 sq ft to 9,400 sq ft
Communal lounge with striking central fire as the building’s social heart
Comprehensive wellness spaces including one of Bruntwood SciTech’s largest gyms
Secure cycle hub, contemplation room, and premium changing areas
Contemporary workspace areas that complement the building’s heritage character
Heritage Meets Innovation
Bond represented one of Manchester’s most significant heritage challenges – transforming Edward Walters’ “last great work” (the architect who created the Free Trade Hall) into a modern innovation hub. Most contractors avoid the complexities of Grade II listed buildings. We embraced them.*
Our team engineered solutions that:
Preserved Victorian banking heritage while meeting contemporary business needs
Restored original architectural features including the magnificent banking hall
Integrated modern M&E systems sensitively within historic fabric
Created seamless blend of contemporary and Victorian styles
Met sustainability targets while respecting heritage constraints
The CubicWorks Difference
Heritage Expertise: Our team’s experience with complex historic buildings meant we understood how to work respectfully within listed building constraints while delivering modern functionality.
Partnership Approach: Working with Bruntwood SciTech, we took responsibility for the technical challenges that heritage restoration demands – from structural considerations to services integration within Victorian walls.
Quality That Attracts: The transformation was 63% pre-let before completion, with global technology companies choosing Bond for its unique combination of heritage character and modern workspace solutions.
Bond now stands as Manchester’s premier heritage workspace – a thriving community where Victorian banking grandeur meets contemporary innovation. Located in the Upper King Street Conservation Area opposite Manchester Art Gallery, the building has become a daily landmark for the city’s commuters.
The transformation anchors Bruntwood SciTech’s cluster of city centre innovation workspaces, connecting with neighbouring buildings including Bloc, York House, and Pall Mall to create Manchester’s most distinctive business community.
Most importantly? Our sensitive approach to heritage restoration has created workspace areas that honour Manchester’s banking history while providing the modern amenities today’s businesses demand.
When you combine 40+ years of problem-solving expertise with genuine respect for architectural heritage, you create spaces that celebrate the past while enabling the future. Bond proves that the most challenging projects often deliver the most rewarding results.
