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General Information

Other name(s): National Football Museum
Beginning of works: 2001
Completion: 2002
Status: in use

Project Type

Structure: Frame
Function / usage: original use:
Exhibition hall
current use:
Museum building

Location

Location: , , , ,
Next to: Manchester Victoria Station (1844)
Coordinates: 53° 29' 8.96" N    2° 14' 31.62" W
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Technical Information

Dimensions

number of floors (above ground) 6

Materials

building reinforced concrete

Notes

Urbis is a dramatic and iconic representation of Manchester's regeneration since terrorists exploded a huge bomb which wrecked one of the city's main shopping areas.

It is hugely photogenic and runs exhibitions of an international standard in celebration of modern urban living.

Participants

Architecture

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  • About this
    data sheet
  • Structure-ID
    20018615
  • Published on:
    23/11/2005
  • Last updated on:
    17/04/2024
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