client : capital¢ric
location : piccadilly east, manchester
sector : property
phoenix
capital¢ric’s vision for manchester’s piccadilly east was to create an owner-occupier community, reflected in the design of the phoenix show apartment.
collaborating with architects from shedkm, we crafted an immersive 4th-floor space showcasing the aspirational lifestyle phoenix offers.
featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, exposed steel and concrete elements, and modern interiors, the apartment emphasises circulation and movement, a topic spoken about in early conversations with our client. we knew from a planning point of view this would be our starting conversation for our design stages.
smart furniture solutions delineate areas within the open-plan layout, while a cohesive colour palette links spaces, incorporating the iconic phoenix yellow from the building façade.
natural light and privacy were key considerations. a semi-sheer layer of curtains filter light while offering the flexibility to fold back on sunny mornings. bespoke touches, such as the locally sourced yellow sofa fabric, sourced from the isle of bute and manufactured in manchester, enhance quality of life in this adaptable space.
what’s next? following the completion of the two-bed apartment, we were tasked with furnishing a one-bed apartment on a modest £1,000 budget. recognising that deposits and fees often stretch finances for owner-occupiers, capital¢ric and our team aimed to demonstrate that these design-led spaces can be stylishly and affordably furnished without compromising quality.
“natural light vs the comfort of privacy was one design note which a lot of our conversations gravitated around.”
