Manchester One (formerly Portland Tower) is a landmark 21 storey office block in the heart of Manchester City Centre. Originally constructed in 1963, Bruntwood commissioned Bridge Architects to provide proposals that would serve to improve the setting of the building within the streetscape, simplify access into the building and make strategic upgrades to the interior, to provide a better quality environment and improved facilities for tenants. The now complete mid-life, internal and external refurbishment of the tower includes; new external hard and soft landscaping, façade upgrade and maintenance, a new ground floor reception area fit-out, new lift lobby and core areas, and refurbished office suites.