Co-operatives UK launches Holyoake House design competition

Submissions are being invited for a design competition to ascertain the potential scope and scale of a refurbishment project for Holyoake House.

Co-operatives UK is inviting submissions in response to the following vision:

"The vision for the refurbishment of Holyoake House is to create the modern representation of its ‘original intent and purpose’ and transform the landmark into a beacon of co-operation.

"The Holyoake House ‘story’ will harness the power of the past to help forge a new future. The refurbishment of Holyoake House will raise the profile and awareness of co-operation and its values and principles embodied in a physical place in the heart of the co-operative quarter of Manchester city centre.

"Holyoake House will provide practical and affordable office space for Co-ops, social enterprise and small business with exhibition, display and event space that will enhance the community wealth opportunity presented and support Co-operatives UK’s strategic ambition."

The full brief can be accessed here along with the pre-qualification questionnaire (PPQ). The PPQ must be submitted before 5pm on 20 October (2022). You can also access the findings from a member consultation on Holyoake House, carried out between January and April, 2022.