Louis, Manchester

The Louis building in Manchester, formerly a flagship retail space, required a complete transformation to remain commercially relevant. The client’s vision was to reposition the building as a premium hospitality venue, while retaining its architectural character and integrating modern functionality. The project faced typical retrofit challenges, including site constraints, the need to preserve heritage elements, and a demanding programme.

G&T provided Cost Management and Project Management services, leading the team through every phase of delivery. We established clear project governance from the outset, ensuring robust communication and decision-making frameworks were in place. Our proactive management of procurement, risk, and stakeholder engagement helped maintain momentum and mitigate delays. G&T coordinated the design and contractor teams to ensure the retrofit was executed with precision and sensitivity to the building’s historic fabric.

The result is a successful adaptive reuse of the Louis building into a distinctive hospitality destination, blending heritage with contemporary appeal. G&T’s leadership ensured the project was delivered on time, within budget, and in line with the client’s aspirations. The building now contributes a vibrant new offer to Manchester’s city centre, setting a benchmark for future retrofit-led regeneration projects.