Obsidian, Manchester

Obsidian, Manchester

Obsidian is a brand-new 26-storey tower creating 250 new homes. The studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments are complemented by amenities for residents including a gymnasium, cinema room and private dining room.

The building is designed by architects Studio Power, with a stepped façade that makes a new statement on the skyline. Its design is rooted in the industrial past of the site, once the home of Salford Iron Works.

Apartments at Obsidian

Obsidian has 31 studios, 93 one-bedroom, 111 two-bedroom and 15 three-bedroom apartments. Living areas have open-plan layouts and floor-to-ceiling windows. Kitchens are finished in a darker material palette that contrasts with the living space, with appliances and white goods provided.

Bedrooms have a neutral colour palette and bespoke fitted wardrobes. Bathrooms have fully tiled walls with showers or baths, depending on the apartment, and two and three-bedroom apartments include an additional en-suite. Many homes have a winter garden balcony, a Juliet balcony or a large private terrace.

The studio apartments are designed to be space-efficient, with hideaway beds, a collapsible table system, kitchen panels that slide away when not in use and built-in office cabinetry. Each three-bedroom apartment has a unique layout.

The building has photovoltaic panels installed on a green roof, and apartments have a ventilation and heat recovery system, low energy lighting and high efficiency white goods. Apartments are sold on a 999-year leasehold.

Residents' Amenities at Obsidian

A 24-hour concierge provides a management service for the building, supported by a residents' app. The co-working and community space gives residents a place to work away from their apartment, and the private dining room can be booked for dinner parties and other events.

The cinema room has surround sound and a large 4K display, and the gymnasium is fully equipped with exercise machines. The building also has a secure cycle store and a secure parcel store.

Manchester — Location & Connectivity

Obsidian is located at the intersection of Blackfriars Road, Chapel Street and Trinity Way, adjacent to Salford's Greengate residential area. It is a short walk from Manchester's Spinningfields area and the city centre, with Aviva Studios nearby and Deansgate, the Northern Quarter and the Oxford Road corridor beyond.

Nearby are Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Everyman Cinema, Soho House and The Black Friar pub. Salford has bars, restaurants and live music, walks along the river to MediaCityUK, home of the BBC, and green spaces including RHS Garden Bridgewater, a 154-acre garden.

The site is within walking distance of buses, Metrolink tram links and railways. Manchester International Airport, a short drive from the city centre, connects to over 220 destinations worldwide.

Key Highlights of Obsidian

• 26-storey tower of 250 apartments on Trinity Way
• Studio, 1, 2 & 3-bedroom apartments
• Estimated completion Q4 2026
• Short walk to Spinningfields and Manchester city centre
• Gymnasium, cinema room, private dining room and co-working space
• 999-year leasehold

Obsidian Amenities & Facilities

• 24-hour concierge
• Gymnasium
• Cinema room
• Private dining room and entertaining space
• Co-working and community space
• Secure cycle store
• Secure parcel store
• Residents' app

Obsidian Location & Transport — Manchester

• Spinningfields — a short walk
• Manchester city centre — a short walk
• Buses, Metrolink tram and rail — within walking distance
• Manchester International Airport — a short drive from the city centre

Obsidian Map & Address

Trinity Way, Salford M3, United Kingdom