{{use dmy dates|date=May 2022}} {{Infobox building | name = Square One | native_name = | native_name_lang = | logo = | logo_size = | logo_alt = | logo_caption = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = <!-- or |alt= --> | image_caption = <!-- or |caption= --> | pushpin_map = | pushpin_map_alt = | pushpin_mark = | pushpin_label = | pushpin_relief = | map_caption = | pushpin_mapsize = | coordinates = {{Coord|53|28|36.2|N|2|13|27.24|W|display=inline,title}} | former_names = | alternate_names = | etymology = | status = complete | cancelled = | topped_out = | building_type = Office | architectural_style = | classification = | location = | address = | location_city = [[Manchester]] | location_country = England | grid_name = | grid_position = | altitude = | current_tenants = | namesake = | groundbreaking_date = | construction_start_date = | construction_stop_date = | topped_out_date = | completion_date = <!-- or |est_completion= --> | opened_date = | inauguration_date = | relocated_date = | renovation_date = | closing_date = | demolished_date = | cost = | ren_cost = | client = | owner = [[High Speed 2]] | landlord = <!-- or |management= or |operator= or |governing_body= --> | affiliation = | height = | architectural = | tip = | antenna_spire = | roof = | top_floor = | observatory = | diameter = | circumference = | weight = | other_dimensions = | structural_system = | material = | size = | floor_count = | floor_area = 130,000 square feet | elevator_count = | grounds_area = | architect = | architecture_firm = | developer = | engineer = | structural_engineer = | services_engineer = | civil_engineer = | other_designers = | quantity_surveyor = | main_contractor = | awards = | designations = | known_for = | ren_architect = | ren_firm = | ren_engineer = | ren_str_engineer = | ren_serv_engineer = | ren_civ_engineer = | ren_oth_designers = | ren_qty_surveyor = | ren_contractor = | ren_awards = | parking = | public_transit = | website = <!-- {{URL|example.com}} --> | embed = | embedded = | references = | footnotes = }} '''Square One''' is an office building in [[Manchester]], England.
== History == The building was formerly occupied by [[Parcelforce]] and had a bridge over the adjacent railway line linking it to a parcel depot. In 2002, the office was purchased by [[Bruntwood]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Square One, Travis Street |url=https://manchesterhistory.net/manchester/tours/tour14/area14page41.html |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Manchester History}}</ref> Following a refurbishment, [[Network Rail]] moved into the building in 2007.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2007-03-27 |title=Bruntwood tracks back to Square One |url=http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/business-news/bruntwood-tracks-back-to-square-one-986217 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=[[Manchester Evening News]]|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Quinn |first=David |date=2005-07-08 |title=Network Rail targets Square One in Manchester |url=https://www.egi.co.uk/news/network-rail-targets-square-one-in-manchester/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=[[Estates Gazette]]}}</ref> In May 2022, it was sold to [[High Speed 2|High Speed 2 Ltd]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=2022-05-09 |title=HS2 buys major Network Rail offices ahead of construction of new train station |url=https://www.business-live.co.uk/commercial-property/hs2-buys-major-network-rail-23901618 |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Business Live |language=en}}</ref> It is expected to be demolished to make way for an expansion of [[Manchester Piccadilly railway station]] to accommodate HS2 services.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-09 |title=HS2 buys key site in Manchester |url=https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/hs2-buys-key-site-in-manchester/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=Place North West |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Catherine |date=2022-05-09 |title=HS2 buys land for Manchester station |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/hs2/hs2-buys-land-for-manchester-station-09-05-2022/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |website=[[Construction News]]|language=en}}</ref>
== References == <references /> {{High Speed 2 articles}} [[Category:Office buildings in Manchester]] [[Category:High Speed 2]] [[Category:Network Rail]]