{{Short description|Residential development in Salford, England}} {{Use British English|date=March 2026}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox building | name = X1 Media City | image = X1 Media City Towers 1 and 2 February 2025.jpg | caption = X1 Media City Towers 1 and 2 in February 2025 | alt = High-rise buildings | pushpin_map = Greater Manchester | building_type = Residential [[high-rise]]s | location = Michigan Avenue,<br />[[Salford Quays]],<br />[[Greater Manchester]],<br />England | owner = X1 Developments<br />Knight Knox | coordinates = {{coord|53.47426|-2.29125|type:landmark_region:GB|display=inline,title}} | years_built = '''Tower 1:''' 2015–17<br />'''Tower 2:''' 2017–19<br />'''Tower 3:''' 2019–23<br /> | completion_date = '''Tower 1:''' 2017<br />'''Tower 2:''' 2019<br />'''Tower 3:''' 2023<br>'''Tower 4:''' ''est. 2027''<ref name="X1Dev" /> | construction_start_date = '''Tower 4:''' 2025 | status = '''Towers 1–3:''' complete<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/1399 |title=X1 Media City |website=[[Skyscraper Center]] |publisher=[[Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat]] |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190542/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/1399 |url-status=live}}</ref><br />'''Tower 4:''' under construction<ref name="X1Dev">{{cite web |title=X1 Media City Tower 4 |url=https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4-off-plan/ |website=X1 Developments |access-date=6 November 2025 |archive-date=30 December 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251230201918/https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4-off-plan/ |url-status=live}}</ref> | cost = £200 million<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://confidentials.com/manchester/work-begins-on-new-200m-x1-media-city-project |title=Work Begins On New £200m X1 Media City Project |website=Confidentials Manchester |date=2 April 2015 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190538/https://confidentials.com/manchester/work-begins-on-new-200m-x1-media-city-project |url-status=live}}</ref> | height = '''Towers 1–3:''' 85 m (277 ft) | floor_count = '''Towers 1–3:''' 26 | main_contractor = Vermont Construction | architect = AHR<br />Falconer Chester Hall | website = [https://x1developments.com/developments/ Developer website] }}
'''X1 Media City''' is a residential development on Michigan Avenue in [[Salford Quays]], Greater Manchester, England. When fully completed, the scheme will comprise four identical [[high-rise]] towers, each 85 metres (277 ft) and 26-storeys, containing 275 apartments per tower (1,100 in total).<ref>{{cite news |last=Smithers |first=Dominic |date=24 March 2016 |title=Knight Knox Media City scheme sells out |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/property/knight-knox-media-city-scheme-11089854 |work=[[Manchester Evening News]] |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190538/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/property/knight-knox-media-city-scheme-11089854 |url-status=live}}</ref> Towers 1–3 have been constructed, completing in 2017, 2019 and 2023 respectively.<ref name=PNWDec2017>{{Cite web |url=https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/first-tower-completes-at-x1-media-city/ |title=First tower completes at X1 Media City |website=Place North West |date=7 December 2017 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190543/https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/first-tower-completes-at-x1-media-city/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=Insider>{{Cite web |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/work-completes-on-second-x1-media-city-tower |title=Work Completes on Second X1 Media City Tower |website=Insider Media |date=25 July 2019 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190548/https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/work-completes-on-second-x1-media-city-tower |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=X1 Media City Tower 4 – June 2025 Construction Update |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgWiyseXDz4 |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=X1 Developments |language=en |format=video |date=2 July 2025}}</ref> Construction of Tower 4 had commenced by May 2025.<ref>{{cite web |title=X1 Media City Tower 4 – May 2025 Construction Progress |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRqUA5RwZXQ |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=X1 Developments |language=en |format=video |date=29 May 2025}}</ref>
The towers were originally designed by architects AHR,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-media-city-resi-on-site/ |title=X1 Media City resi on site |website=Place North West |date=1 April 2015 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190543/https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-media-city-resi-on-site/ |url-status=live}}</ref> with Falconer Chester Hall being brought on as designers following planning consent.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jackson |first=Nick |date=17 March 2017 |title=Topping out takes place at £200m X1 Media City |url=https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/747209-topping-out-takes-place-at-200m-x1-media-city |website=The Business Desk |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172048/https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/747209-topping-out-takes-place-at-200m-x1-media-city |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=<!-- not stated --> |title=Michigan Avenue, Manchester |url=https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/ |website=Falconer Chester Hall |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172157/https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/ |url-status=live}}</ref> As of 2025, Towers 1–3 are the [[List of tallest buildings and structures in Salford|joint 10th-tallest buildings in Salford]].
==History== ===Planning=== The original planning application for four 26-storey buildings comprising 1,036 apartments was submitted to [[Salford City Council]] in October 2006,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000ehXIAQ/0653636ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |title=Planning Application 06/53636/FUL |website=[[Salford City Council]] |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172107/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000ehXIAQ/0653636ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |url-status=live}}</ref> with a further application submitted in April 2010 to extend the time to implement the original planning permission.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000gAYIAY/1058887ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |title=Planning Application 10/58887/FUL |website=[[Salford City Council]] |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172103/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000gAYIAY/1058887ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2015, an amendment application was submitted to increase the number of apartments to 1,100.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000q03IAA/1566481ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |title=Planning Application 15/66481/FUL |website=[[Salford City Council]] |access-date=17 January 2025 |archive-date=25 January 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172120/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000q03IAA/1566481ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register |url-status=live}}</ref> Planning approval was obtained in September 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/146839-green-light-for-x1-media-city-expansion |title=Green Light for X1 Media City Expansion |website=Insider Media |date=4 September 2015 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190600/https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/146839-green-light-for-x1-media-city-expansion |url-status=live}}</ref>
===Construction=== Construction of Tower 1 commenced in 2015<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/x1-media-city-tower-1/17967 |title=X1 Media City Tower 1 |website=[[Skyscraper Center]] |publisher=[[Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat]] |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190546/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/x1-media-city-tower-1/17967 |url-status=live}}</ref> and was completed in 2017.<ref name="PNWDec2017" /> Work on Tower 2 began in 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-august-2017 |title=Construction Update – Media City – August 2017 |publisher=Vermont |date=3 August 2017 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306205700/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-august-2017 |url-status=live}}</ref> and finished in 2019.<ref name="Insider" /> Construction of Tower 3 began in 2019;<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-november-2019 |title=Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – November 2019 |publisher=Vermont |date=3 December 2019 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306205658/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-november-2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> by February 2023, the floors up to level 13 were complete, with work continuing on the upper levels.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-t3-february-2023 |title=Construction Update – Media City T3 – February 2023 |publisher=Vermont |date=2 February 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023 |archive-date=6 March 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190541/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-t3-february-2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> By June 2023, the structure was largely finished, with only the Level 1 amenity spaces remaining incomplete.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-june-2023 |title=Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – June 2023 |publisher=Vermont |date=6 June 2023 |access-date=6 November 2025}}</ref> Construction of Tower 4, the final phase of the development, began in early 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2027.<ref name="X1Dev" />
==Facilities== The towers contain a mix of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom apartments. The first and second floors accommodate commercial and retail units. In total, the scheme will provide approximately 1,100 apartments and includes private underground parking. Shared amenities across the towers include an on-site cinema, private gym, landscaped public spaces, and secure entry systems.<ref name="PNWDec2017" />
[[Harbour City tram stop]] on the [[Eccles Line]] of the [[Manchester Metrolink|Metrolink]] system is located directly outside X1 Media City.<ref name="PNWDec2017" />
==Gallery== <gallery> File:X1mediacity.jpg|X1 Media City Tower 1, to the right of the tower crane File:X1 Media City Tower 3 May 2025.jpg|X1 Media City Tower 3 in May 2025 </gallery>
==See also== *[[List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester]] *[[MediaCityUK]]
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-1/ X1 Media City Tower 1] at X1 Developments * [https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-2/ X1 Media City Tower 2] at X1 Developments * [https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-3/ X1 Media City Tower 3] at X1 Developments * [https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4/ X1 Media City Tower 4] at X1 Developments * [https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/ X1 Media City] at Falconer Chester Hall
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