| uhaus | |
|---|---|
The building in 2021 | |
| Former names | Affinity Living Circle Square Circle Square-Block 1 Circle Square-Building 6 |
| General information | |
| Type | Residentialhigh-rise |
| Location | Circle Square,Manchester, Greater Manchester, England |
| Coordinates | 53°28′24″N2°14′20″W / 53.47340°N 2.23876°W /53.47340; -2.23876 |
| Construction started | 2018 |
| Completed | 2021 |
| Owner | Vita Group |
| Height | 115 m (378 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios[1] |
| Website | |
| uhaus | |
uhaus (formerly known asAffinity Living Circle Square) is a 115-metre (378 ft), 36-storey residentialhigh-rise inManchester, England. The building forms part of theCircle Square development onOxford Road in the city centre, which comprises commercial buildings, student accommodation, private rented residential units, as well as retail and leisure spaces.
It was designed byFeilden Clegg Bradley Studios[1] and as of November 2025 is the17th-tallest building in Greater Manchester.
The planning application[2] was submitted toManchester City Council in April 2016 for 411 apartments in one part 17-storey, part 36-storey tower, 266 apartments within one 17-storey tower, two office towers of 18 and 14-storeys, and a 10-storey car park with more than 1,000 spaces.[3][4]
Planning approval was obtained in June 2016.[4]
In November 2024, Vita Group rebranded itsbuild-to-rent offering as 'uhaus', previously known as Vita Living. The change was introduced to reflect evolving living and working habits, particularly the rise ofhybrid working and the demand for integrated amenities.[5]
Construction of the building began in 2018 and was completed in 2021.[6]
uhaus includes a gym, private dining rooms, residents' lounges, co-working spaces, and rooftop terraces.[7]
The building includes a bar on the 35th floor, known as Lounge 35, which is described as Manchester's highest residents' bar.[8]