direct to your inboxMajor plans to transform Manchester city centre’s landmark Debenhams building have been recommended for approval by council bosses.
The Rylands building on Market Street is for an extensive makeover which will see it restored to its original Art Deco glory both inside and outside.
A new shopping arcade is proposed on the ground floor with a layout reminiscent of the Grade II listed building’s original 1930s layout, under plans submitted to Manchester council.
The basement would be completely renovated to cater for new shopping, dining and leisure facilities accessed from new entrances on Market Street, Tib Street and Bridgewater Place.Most of the building’s upper floors, which are currently vacant, would be given over to.
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