Bridgewater House, Whitworth Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M1

Bridgewater House. Grade II listed, a jewel in Manchester's proud past as the first industrial city, with confident architecture to match its ambition.

There's over a century of Mancunian heritage behind a classic white facade that stands out from its redbrick neighbours.

A head-turning new reception, cafe and business lounge has been created, reimagining the entrance area as one more akin to a boutique hotel than an office building. Muted metallics and exposed rivets are contrasted with green and teal accents, resulting in a fresh, clean take on the industrial aesthetic.

Recent development works at Bridgewater House, have turned the ground floor into a collaborative work space full of exciting new features:

* On-site coffee shop 'Lock 88'
* Free WiFi
* Cycle Storage
* Cycle workstation & repair space
* Shower and changing facilities
* Meeting pods with presentation facilities
* Business lounge

The office floors have been re-thought, reconfigured and re-presented to offer the large, modern floorplates that businesses need to thrive.

Whitworth Street is perhaps Manchester's most architecturally grand thoroughfare, a place that constantly reminds of how Manchester's rich commercial history has been transformed into a thrilling future.

Just two minutes' stroll away is Manchester's Oxford Road station, putting you at the heart of the national rail network. St Peter's Square, a key hub of city life and the city's modernised Metrolink tram network is five minutes' walk away.

Along Oxford Road, culture and knowledge meet, with the city's two burgeoning university campuses joining the Royal Northern College of Music, the Palace Theatre and Manchester Dancehouse.