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Bowmer + Kirkland has been appointed by Landsec to deliver The Republic, the first major commercial office building within Manchester’s transformative Mayfield development. Construction is set to begin this summer, marking a significant milestone in the regeneration of one of the city’s most exciting emerging districts.
The Republic is a 233,000 sq ft next-generation office building situated in Mayfield Park, the city centre’s first new public park in over 100 years and already hailed as "the park of the future" by the RHS. The building will sit alongside the River Medlock and set a new standard for sustainable, wellness-focused workplaces in Manchester.
Henrietta Nowne, Development Director at Landsec, said: “The next generation of talent is rightly looking for more from the places they choose to work in. The Republic responds to this changing demand and helps unlock the delivery of new homes for the city.
“At Mayfield you will work within the lush surroundings of Manchester’s most loved city park, in the most sustainable buildings in the city within a place that prioritises your health and wellbeing.
“Bowmer + Kirkland’s appointment is a major milestone as we continue to invest and transform Mayfield into a place for all, that serves both the city and the people of Manchester.”
Malcolm Robertson, Regional Construction Director at Bowmer + Kirkland, said: “We are delighted to have been selected for this high-profile project within the wider Mayfield development. The successful award of The Republic follows a period of close collaboration with the Landsec team and reflects our shared focus on sustainability, design excellence and community impact. We look forward to playing a key role in bringing this exceptional commercial space to life and contributing to the continued evolution of Mayfield as a vibrant city-centre destination.”
Designed by Morris+Company, The Republic received updated planning consent in April 2025, incorporating refinements that enhance its green credentials and align with best-in-class environmental performance. Once complete in 2028, the building will accommodate approximately 2,000 people and will target: 600kg CO₂ per m² of embodied carbon, which is around 40% below typical new-build office levels, 5-star NABERS rating for operational energy performance and market-leading workplace wellbeing standards. The Republic is the first phase of a wider commercial and residential transformation at Mayfield.
In total, the scheme will unlock the delivery of 1,700 homes around the park and includes a new transport hub that will become Manchester’s largest cycle and EV charging facility, as well as a 3.7-acre extension to the award-winning Mayfield Park.
This green-led vision for the area will see a significant expansion of public realm and biodiversity, including new rain gardens, native planting, and increased space to relax, work and socialise in nature. The park will soon extend up Baring Street towards Piccadilly Station, enhancing connectivity across the city centre.
Bowmer + Kirkland has announced a new sponsorship partnership with Derbyshire County FA, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to supporting local grassroots football across the county.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) has announced that it will be supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) as its official charity partner for the next two years, committing to raise vital funds to support young people facing cancer across the UK through a wide range of fundraising initiatives.
A topping out ceremony has been held at Glenbrook’s latest build-to-rent scheme, Regency Works in Leeds.
Bowmer + Kirkland (B+K) will host its first fringe event alongside UK Real Estate Investment & Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) in May 2026, inviting clients, investors and industry partners to connect during the UK’s leading real estate and infrastructure gatherings.
First aid colleagues across two live Bowmer + Kirkland projects have successfully completed a specialist Tower Crane Emergency First Responder training course, enhancing our teams’ ability to respond to emergencies in some of the most challenging environments on site.
