Client: Relentless Developments
Landscape Architect: Planit
Contractor: Bowmer & Kirkland | Wright Landscapes

Photography courtesy of: Tom Biddle and Hardscape.

Landmark Scheme

This landmark scheme sets a new benchmark for quality in the city centre, creating a high-end, contemporary public realm to complement the striking architecture featuring sustainable workspace, a 5-star hotel, luxury apartments, world-class dining, and a vibrant public square.

Working collaboratively with Landscape Architects, Planit; Main Client, Relentless Developments; Main Contractors, Bowmer & Kirkland and Wright Landscapes responsible for the hard and soft landscaping installation.

Delivery and Supply

Hardscape Products were proud to supply premium paving materials that included Moleanos Cream limestone paving, Cenia Beige limestone copings and cladding, Kilkenny Irish Blue limestone step units and corduroy tactiles together with Whitworth sandstone paving and kerbs to this prestigious No.1 St Michael’s development in Manchester’s Abercrombie Square.

Hardscape delivered the carefully sourced and detailed paving that balances durability with refined aesthetics. Hardscape Surfaces also produced some intricate lettering for the St. Michaels logo out of the Kilkenny Irish Blue limestone and Moleanos Cream limestone paving. The scheme demanded precision, attention to detail and seamless integration with the wider masterplan.

“No.1 St Michael’s is a landmark scheme that showcases Hardscape’s commitment to quality, detail and cooperation. Supplying a carefully selected mix of Portuguese, Spanish and Irish limestone paving, cladding and copings, together with UK sandstone paving and kerbs, required precision and consistency throughout. Collaborating with Planit, Relentless Developments, Bowmer & Kirkland and Wright Landscapes, we were proud to help create a public realm that is both durable and elegant, setting a new standard for Manchester city centre.”

Anthony Collins – Hardscape’s Sales Director

Conclusion

Our contribution reflects Hardscape’s commitment to quality, innovation, and partnership, helping to realise a world-class destination in the heart of Manchester. By carefully sourcing and detailing a palette of premium natural stone and collaborating closely with the full project team, we ensured that the paving, steps, copings, and bespoke surface details seamlessly complemented the striking architecture and wider masterplan.

The result is a public realm that is both durable and refined, designed to stand the test of time while offering a welcoming and inspiring space for residents, visitors and future generations to enjoy.