On the 4th July we held an intimate event with our co-owners Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs and Winston Zahra and revealed plans for new luxury hotel Stock Exchange Hotel. Here, in this video taken at the event, Gary and Ryan share their vision and explain why it was so important to bring the building back to life.
Ryan Giggs: “I think people will be stunned when they walk through the doors for the first time, the building is a hidden treasure in Manchester, and when guests come in they will be amazed, enjoy it and will be pleased with what we have done with it.”
Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs have worked with Turkish design practice Autobahn to restore a part of Manchester history, creating a boutique hotel within Manchester’s former Stock Exchange
The Manchester Stock Exchange building is a Grade II listed example of Edwardian Baroque architecture.
Built between 1904 and 1906 and designed by Bradshaw, Glass and Hope, this historically symbolic institution has been lovingly extended and refurbished to create a new boutique hotel with a restaurant and a luxury penthouse residence.
When co-owners Gary Neville and Ryan Giggs first purchased the building, it comprised of three floors of office space which were converted in the 1980’s. These sat above a previously popular ground floor restaurant housed under a magnificent domed ceiling. Several trees had rooted themselves on the roof and had spread through the drainpipes, unfortunately causing water and material damage to the historic asset.
Stripping the building back to its bare bones, retaining only historical features and carefully preserving rooms of historical significance was the necessary starting point for the restoration and refurbishment. This process provided the opportunity to sensitively strengthen the existing structure in preparation for a two-storey roof extension.
Architect studio, jmarchitects began the design process with a thorough appraisal of the building and a brief to create a unique boutique hotel and restaurant with a luxury penthouse residence; focussing on the guest’s experience through the building while paying homage to its history.
The finished designs are opulent yet elegant, drawing on the building’s material palette of original marble, brass and woodwork.
“After three years testing and developing designs with the team we are thrilled to see this 100 year old building repurposed for modern use; bringing it up to date with current standards and technologies to see it through the next century,” adds Andrew Rogers, Director, jmarchitects. “We are confident that this sensitive, yet extensive refurbishment and extension will see The Stock Exchange become the first choice for hotel accommodation and dining in this fantastic city".
The Stock Exchange Hotel opened it's doors on November 15, 2019
