Eda (building)

Eda, is a, 29-storey residential high-rise in Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England. It was designed by Chapman Taylor, with Jon Matthews Architects serving as the delivery architect. As of January 2026, it is the List of [tallest buildings and structures in Salford|sixth-tallest building in Salford] and the 27th-tallest in Greater Manchester.

History

Planning

The developer, Cole Waterhouse, purchased the site from COIF Charities Property Fund in August 2019. It was previously occupied by The Anchorage, a four-storey office building from the 1990s that had been used by Barclays.
In April 2019, an outline planning application was submitted to Salford City Council for the demolition of the office building and the construction of a residential development of up to 31 storeys and 290 apartments, with up to of non-residential floorspace. Planning approval was granted in November 2019.
In March 2020, a reserved matters application was submitted to the council for 290 apartments with up to of non-residential floorspace within a part 19, part 28-storey building. Planning approval was granted in October 2020.

Construction

Construction of Eda commenced in 2021 and the building was structurally topped out in April 2023. The tower comprises 29 storeys, made up of ground, mezzanine and 27 levels of built to rent apartments. It was anticipated to open in December 2023, but the building was completed in September 2023.

Facilities

The tower also includes co-working spaces, a cinema room, landscaped podium garden, roof terrace, private dining suite and fitness studio.
Anchorage tram stop on the Eccles Line of the Metrolink system is located opposite Eda.