Plans unveiled for former Rackhams building in Altrincham

Supporting Trafford Council’s work for regeneration in Altrincham

Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council have revealed plans for the former Rackhams building in Altrincham town centre

The joint venture project, which forms part of the future development of the Stamford Quarter, supports Trafford Council’s work for regeneration in Altrincham.

The proposed plans, which are subject to planning permission, include a complete redesign of the Rackhams building’s ground floor, providing an opportunity for hospitality operators to take space.

A focus on biophilia 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.

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A complete redesign of the Rackhams building in Altrincham, Cheshire

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.

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.

The transformation forms part of Bruntwood Works’ £50m Pioneer programme – which is designed to create forward-thinking workspaces centred on six key pillars: biophilia, art, sustainability, wellness, amenity and technology.

A gamechanger for Altrincham, Cheshire

Andrea George, town centre and consumer brands director at Bruntwood Works, said: “As a hugely successful destination in its own right, Altrincham already has all the ingredients for an even brighter future.

“We want to harness this by creating a blend of retail and leisure with premium workspaces that deliver greater opportunities for the community to come together in one central hub.

“The 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.

“We’re 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.”

Proud to help make Altrincham fabulous and successful

Councillor Andrew Western, leader of Trafford Council, added: “Trafford Council is proud of the work it has carried out to help make Altrincham the fabulous and successful centre it is today.

“We are committed to creating successful and thriving places and having pride in all of our areas across the borough.

“This development would provide a further boost to Altrincham town centre and transform the former Rackhams store into a sustainable and green workspace hub with first-class retail and leisure facilities.”

Bruntwood Works and Trafford Council are inviting the community to participate in the next phase of the consultation period. Drop-in sessions will be taking place at Stamford Square in the Not So Secret Garden on Wednesday 18 August, 12-4pm.

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