Delivering future-ready, cost-effective connectivity for Manchester’s landmark Grade A sustainable office development.
Client: M&G Real Estate & Ask Real Estate
Solution: Node Connect & Converge building networks
The Challenge
Aviary, located at 58 Mosley Street in Manchester, has been transformed from a dated office block into a striking symbol of sustainable urban renewal. From the outset, the redevelopment – led by M&G Real Estate and Ask Real Estate – placed digital infrastructure at the heart of the project. WiredScore Platinum certification was set as a minimum requirement, ensuring resilient, future-proof connectivity to support both tenant demands and the seamless integration of critical building systems. Alongside this focus on technology, the design redefined city-centre workspace by blending heritage architecture with cutting-edge environmental performance and premium amenities including a rooftop terrace, yoga studio and gym.
The Solution
At Aviary, Node deployed two core solutions. Node Connect provided the infrastructure backbone, ensuring resilient fibre connectivity throughout the building. Node Converged delivered a secure, managed network to support landlord services and enable future smart technologies. Together, they form the building’s central nervous system – a robust digital foundation supporting both immediate tenant needs and long-term operational efficiency.
Key features include:
- A full comms room build.
- A resilient fibre backbone delivering tenant connectivity.
- A converged network supporting landlord services and smart technology.
- Full building-wide common area Wi-Fi.
ISP-agnostic infrastructure enabling full tenant choice without delays or costs from wayleave negotiations. - Enablement of the Smart Spaces building app via the converged network.
The result was a plug-and-play connectivity model eliminating legacy barriers, ensuring instant ISP access and delivering real-time visibility across building systems from access control and CCTV to environmental sensors.
The Results
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MARKET LEADING ACcREDITATION
WiredScore Platinum certification achieved. -
TIME AND EMISSIONS SAVINGS
Over 50 ISP-related site visits avoided, reducing emissions and freeing facilities management time. -
COST SAVINGS
£10,000 saved through a single streamlined Node agreement - and savings will continue to grow as occupation increases.
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EFFICIENCIES
Operational efficiencies through unified, resilient networks reducing downtime and improving scalability. -
ENHANCED EXPERIENCES
Enhanced tenant experience with seamless connectivity and building-wide Wi-Fi.
Smart, sustainable and future-ready
103 Colmore Row is not just Birmingham’s tallest office building – it’s also one of its most tenant friendly, intelligent and sustainable:
- BREEAM ‘Excellent’ and EPC ‘A’ rated.
- Connected to Birmingham’s District Energy Scheme, the building utilises low and zero-carbon technologies.
- Integrated smart app (Cureoscity) offers contactless access, meeting room bookings, real time travel updates and energy performance data for tenants
- The app provides the on-site management team with real-time data on building usage and energy consumption, enhancing operational efficiency
- Managed flexible workspace (x+why) and exclusive occupier amenities including the Eighteen members’ club and top-floor restaurant with panoramic views.
What the client said:
“From day one, our ambition for Aviary was to create a best-in-class workspace that could attract progressive occupiers and meet the highest standards in digital infrastructure. Partnering with Node was key to that success. “Their Connect and Converged solutions gave us a resilient, future-ready platform that directly contributed to our WiredScore Platinum rating. More importantly, it positioned the building to support new technologies and tenant needs for years to come. Node’s delivery was agile, technically excellent, and aligned with our long-term vision for the asset."
Jamie Hills, Development Director, Ask Real Estate
Future-ready & Efficient
Aviary’s integrated digital infrastructure has future-proofed the building for the evolving needs of modern occupiers. Node’s solution ensures rapid tenant onboarding, operational efficiency and long-term resilience – cementing Aviary’s status as a premier commercial asset in Manchester’s thriving central business district.