# X1 Media City

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Residential development in Salford, England

X1 Media City X1 Media City Towers 1 and 2 in February 2025 Location within Greater Manchester General information Status Towers 1–3: complete[1] Tower 4: under construction[2] Type Residential high-rises Location Michigan Avenue, Salford Quays, Greater Manchester, England Coordinates 53°28′27″N 2°17′29″W / 53.47426°N 2.29125°W / 53.47426; -2.29125 Years built Tower 1: 2015–17 Tower 2: 2017–19 Tower 3: 2019–23 Construction started Tower 4: 2025 Completed Tower 1: 2017 Tower 2: 2019 Tower 3: 2023 Tower 4: est. 2027[2] Cost £200 million[3] Owner X1 Developments Knight Knox Height Height Towers 1–3: 85 m (277 ft) Technical details Floor count Towers 1–3: 26 Design and construction Architects AHR Falconer Chester Hall Main contractor Vermont Construction Website Developer website

**X1 Media City** is a residential development on Michigan Avenue in [Salford Quays](/source/Salford_Quays), Greater Manchester, England. When fully completed, the scheme will comprise four identical [high-rise](/source/High-rise) towers, each 85 metres (277 ft) and 26-storeys, containing 275 apartments per tower (1,100 in total).[4] Towers 1–3 have been constructed, completing in 2017, 2019 and 2023 respectively.[5][6][7] Construction of Tower 4 had commenced by May 2025.[8]

The towers were originally designed by architects AHR,[9] with Falconer Chester Hall being brought on as designers following planning consent.[10][11] As of 2025, Towers 1–3 are the [joint 10th-tallest buildings in Salford](/source/List_of_tallest_buildings_and_structures_in_Salford).

## History

### Planning

The original planning application for four 26-storey buildings comprising 1,036 apartments was submitted to [Salford City Council](/source/Salford_City_Council) in October 2006,[12] with a further application submitted in April 2010 to extend the time to implement the original planning permission.[13] In May 2015, an amendment application was submitted to increase the number of apartments to 1,100.[14] Planning approval was obtained in September 2015.[15]

### Construction

Construction of Tower 1 commenced in 2015[16] and was completed in 2017.[5] Work on Tower 2 began in 2017[17] and finished in 2019.[6] Construction of Tower 3 began in 2019;[18] by February 2023, the floors up to level 13 were complete, with work continuing on the upper levels.[19] By June 2023, the structure was largely finished, with only the Level 1 amenity spaces remaining incomplete.[20] Construction of Tower 4, the final phase of the development, began in early 2025 and is scheduled for completion in 2027.[2]

## 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.[5]

[Harbour City tram stop](/source/Harbour_City_tram_stop) on the [Eccles Line](/source/Eccles_Line) of the [Metrolink](/source/Manchester_Metrolink) system is located directly outside X1 Media City.[5]

## Gallery

		- X1 Media City Tower 1, to the right of the tower crane

		- X1 Media City Tower 3 in May 2025

## See also

- [List of tallest buildings and structures in Greater Manchester](/source/List_of_tallest_buildings_and_structures_in_Greater_Manchester)

- [MediaCityUK](/source/MediaCityUK)

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["X1 Media City"](https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/1399). *[Skyscraper Center](/source/Skyscraper_Center)*. [Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat](/source/Council_on_Tall_Buildings_and_Urban_Habitat). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190542/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/complex/1399) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-X1Dev_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-X1Dev_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-X1Dev_2-2) ["X1 Media City Tower 4"](https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4-off-plan/). *X1 Developments*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20251230201918/https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4-off-plan/) from the original on 30 December 2025. Retrieved 6 November 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Work Begins On New £200m X1 Media City Project"](https://confidentials.com/manchester/work-begins-on-new-200m-x1-media-city-project). *Confidentials Manchester*. 2 April 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190538/https://confidentials.com/manchester/work-begins-on-new-200m-x1-media-city-project) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Smithers, Dominic (24 March 2016). ["Knight Knox Media City scheme sells out"](https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/property/knight-knox-media-city-scheme-11089854). *[Manchester Evening News](/source/Manchester_Evening_News)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190538/https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/business/property/knight-knox-media-city-scheme-11089854) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-PNWDec2017_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-PNWDec2017_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-PNWDec2017_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-PNWDec2017_5-3) ["First tower completes at X1 Media City"](https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/first-tower-completes-at-x1-media-city/). *Place North West*. 7 December 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190543/https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/first-tower-completes-at-x1-media-city/) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Insider_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Insider_6-1) ["Work Completes on Second X1 Media City Tower"](https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/work-completes-on-second-x1-media-city-tower). *Insider Media*. 25 July 2019. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190548/https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/work-completes-on-second-x1-media-city-tower) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["X1 Media City Tower 4 – June 2025 Construction Update"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgWiyseXDz4) (video). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. X1 Developments. 2 July 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["X1 Media City Tower 4 – May 2025 Construction Progress"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRqUA5RwZXQ) (video). *[YouTube](/source/YouTube)*. X1 Developments. 29 May 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** ["X1 Media City resi on site"](https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-media-city-resi-on-site/). *Place North West*. 1 April 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190543/https://www.placenorthwest.co.uk/x1-media-city-resi-on-site/) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** Jackson, Nick (17 March 2017). ["Topping out takes place at £200m X1 Media City"](https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/747209-topping-out-takes-place-at-200m-x1-media-city). *The Business Desk*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172048/https://www.thebusinessdesk.com/northwest/news/747209-topping-out-takes-place-at-200m-x1-media-city) from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** ["Michigan Avenue, Manchester"](https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/). *Falconer Chester Hall*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172157/https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/) from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** ["Planning Application 06/53636/FUL"](https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000ehXIAQ/0653636ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register). *[Salford City Council](/source/Salford_City_Council)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172107/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000ehXIAQ/0653636ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register) from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** ["Planning Application 10/58887/FUL"](https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000gAYIAY/1058887ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register). *[Salford City Council](/source/Salford_City_Council)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172103/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000gAYIAY/1058887ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register) from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** ["Planning Application 15/66481/FUL"](https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000q03IAA/1566481ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register). *[Salford City Council](/source/Salford_City_Council)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20250125172120/https://salfordcitycouncil.my.site.com/pr/s/planning-application/a0kSq0000000q03IAA/1566481ful?c__r=Arcus_BE_Public_Register) from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 17 January 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** ["Green Light for X1 Media City Expansion"](https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/146839-green-light-for-x1-media-city-expansion). *Insider Media*. 4 September 2015. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190600/https://www.insidermedia.com/news/north-west/146839-green-light-for-x1-media-city-expansion) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["X1 Media City Tower 1"](https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/x1-media-city-tower-1/17967). *[Skyscraper Center](/source/Skyscraper_Center)*. [Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat](/source/Council_on_Tall_Buildings_and_Urban_Habitat). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190546/https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/x1-media-city-tower-1/17967) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** ["Construction Update – Media City – August 2017"](https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-august-2017). Vermont. 3 August 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306205700/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-august-2017) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** ["Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – November 2019"](https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-november-2019). Vermont. 3 December 2019. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306205658/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-november-2019) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** ["Construction Update – Media City T3 – February 2023"](https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-t3-february-2023). Vermont. 2 February 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20230306190541/https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-t3-february-2023) from the original on 6 March 2023. Retrieved 6 March 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** ["Construction Update – Media City Tower 3 – June 2023"](https://www.vermontcl.com/news/article/construction-update-media-city-tower-3-june-2023). Vermont. 6 June 2023. Retrieved 6 November 2025.

## External links

- [X1 Media City Tower 1](https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-1/) at X1 Developments

- [X1 Media City Tower 2](https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-2/) at X1 Developments

- [X1 Media City Tower 3](https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-3/) at X1 Developments

- [X1 Media City Tower 4](https://x1developments.com/development/x1-media-city-tower-4/) at X1 Developments

- [X1 Media City](https://www.fcharchitects.com/project/michigan-avenue-media-city/) at Falconer Chester Hall

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