General Information
Project Type
Structure: |
Frame |
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Function / usage: |
original use: Exhibition hall current use: Museum building |
Location
Location: |
Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West England, England, United Kingdom |
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Next to: |
Victoria Rail Station (1844)
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Coordinates: | 53° 29' 8.96" N 2° 14' 31.62" W |
Technical Information
Dimensions
number of floors (above ground) | 6 |
Materials
building |
reinforced concrete
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Notes
Urbis is a dramatic and iconic representation of Manchester's regeneration since terrorists exploded a huge bomb which wrecked one of the city's main shopping areas.
It is hugely photogenic and runs exhibitions of an international standard in celebration of modern urban living.
Participants
Architecture
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20018615 - Published on:
23/11/2005 - Last updated on:
23/07/2014