The building is located at the corner of Ducie Street (near Station Approach which leads to Manchester's main railway station, Manchester Piccadilly).[3][4] It is the last building in Piccadilly which continues here as London Road.[5]
History
The architects of the tower were Douglas Stephen & Partners who had to solve the constructional problem of building a high building over the Rochdale Canal.[6] Its external appearance is enhanced by the eight enormous columns which carry the building above the canal; however the rendered finish did not look so good after a few years of rain.[7]
Refurbishment
In 2020, the developer Bruntwood completed a refurbishment programme on 111 Piccadilly, including a 200ft (61m) high photovoltaic lighting installation on three sides of the building.[8] Other technology in the building includes sensors monitoring air quality, space utilisation and energy usage.[9]
