{"id":97283,"date":"2021-08-04T12:59:17","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T11:59:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=97283"},"modified":"2021-08-04T12:59:17","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T11:59:17","slug":"rackhams-building-altrincham","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/rackhams-building-altrincham\/97283\/","title":{"rendered":"Plans unveiled for former Rackhams building in Altrincham"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-97289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image__1_.jpg\" alt=\"rackhams building altrincham\" width=\"512\" height=\"384\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image__1_.jpg 512w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image__1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image__1_-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/image__1_-265x198.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/bruntwood.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bruntwood Works<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trafford.gov.uk\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trafford Council<\/a> have revealed plans for the former Rackhams building in Altrincham town centre<\/h2>\n<p>The joint venture project, which forms part of the future development of the Stamford Quarter, supports Trafford Council\u2019s work for regeneration in Altrincham.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed plans, which are subject to planning permission, include a complete redesign of the Rackhams building\u2019s ground floor, providing an opportunity for hospitality operators to take space.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/biophilic-design\/86114\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">focus on biophilia<\/a> has also been introduced through a 340 sq m living wall that provides oxygen and helps reduce noise levels as it wraps around the building.<\/p>\n<p>It will also see the former House of Fraser store transformed into 37,500 sq ft of commercial workspace, with retail and hospitality operators to take 15,000 sq ft space on the ground and lower ground floors creating a unique arrival experience.<\/p>\n<p>A two-storey extension and outdoor terraces on the first floor also feature in the plans, with active travel and fitness supported through new cycle storage and showers.<\/p>\n<p>The transformation forms part of Bruntwood Works\u2019 \u00a350m Pioneer programme \u2013 which is designed to create forward-thinking workspaces centred on six key pillars: biophilia, art, sustainability, wellness, amenity and technology.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2018A gamechanger for Altrincham\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Andrea George, town centre and consumer brands director at Bruntwood Works, said: \u201cAs a hugely successful destination in its own right, Altrincham already has all the ingredients for an even brighter future.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to harness this by creating a blend of retail and leisure with premium <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/construction-technology-news\/smart-buildings-workplace\/70979\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">workspaces<\/a> that deliver greater opportunities for the community to come together in one central hub.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe pandemic changed the way we interact with our high street, boosting local town centres and creating exciting opportunities to redevelop former department stores for new uses.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re confident the transformation of the former Rackhams store will be a gamechanger for the town and prove an attractive proposition for those looking for workspace outside of the city centre, whilst providing a new and much-needed amenity that complements the existing operators within Stamford Square.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Councillor Andrew Western, leader of Trafford Council, added: \u201cTrafford Council is proud of the work it has carried out to help make Altrincham the fabulous and successful centre it is today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to creating successful and thriving places and having pride in all of our areas across the borough.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis development would provide a further boost to Altrincham town centre and transform the former Rackhams store into a sustainable and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/a-greener-future-for-the-post-covid-19-office-space\/76919\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">green workspace<\/a> hub with first-class<br \/>\nretail and leisure facilities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council are inviting the community to participate in the next phase of the consultation period. 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