Underbank Lofts
Stockport
The Institute for the Blind, Deaf and Dumb Victorian building, which was originally designed by Alfred Waterhouse, Manchester Town Hall and London’s Natural History Museum’s architect, is being brought forward by 21 Living as a residential development, providing 25 one and two-bedroom apartments.
Most recently used for commercial space, Underbank Lofts has been designed by Ollier Smurthwaite Architects, with plans submitted by Paul Butler Associates to create high-quality, design-led living space.
The 15-month programme of works includes retaining original structural and internal features, with winter gardens installed internally to create aspirational apartment living in the town’s conservation area.




