The Castings

The Castings is a tall, 25-storey residential tower containing 352 apartments in Manchester, England. It is located in Piccadilly as part of the Portugal Street East regeneration area. The building was designed by CallisonRTKL. As of March 2025, it is the joint 48th-tallest building in Greater Manchester with Victoria House on Great Ancoats Street nearby.

History

Planning

The planning phase of The Castings began with the acquisition of a one-acre plot on Heyrod Street in January 2020 by Packaged Living and Fiera Real Estate. A planning application was approved by Manchester City Council in February 2020 which proposed a 352-unit build-to-rent residential development, along with a new public square.

Construction

Demolition of the two brick warehouses on the site by the lead contractor Midgard started in August 2021. Construction of the building was completed in June 2024.