New aerial drone footage has revealed the scale and outline of the £500m Therme Manchester development with earthworks now beginning to define the site for the first time.
From above, the outline of the project’s central circular hub – a key feature of the design previously seen only in CGI renderings – is now clearly visible on the ground as construction progresses.
Spanning a site roughly the size of 28 football pitches, the emerging layout marks a shift from concept to construction, as the outline of the scheme starts to take form within the landscape.
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Jonathan Lingham, chief commercial officer at Therme Manchester, who joined the resort from Manchester City FC at the turn of the year, said: “For the first time, you can see the design translating into reality. The central hub is a defining part of the scheme, and it’s now clearly visible on site as the project begins to take shape.”
As groundwork progresses across the site, the aerial footage also begins to show how the development’s wider footprint will sit within the surrounding area.
Therme Manchester was recently announced as one of the first signatories of Circularity in Practice, a nationwide initiative inspired by His Majesty The King, which promotes practical approaches to material reuse and circular design.
Once complete around the end of 2028, Therme Manchester will become one of the largest urban wellbeing resorts in the world with lagoon and wave pools, multi-sensory sauna rituals, steam rooms, water slides and affordably-priced luxury, across spa therapies and health and fitness experiences.
Therme Group is a global wellbeing leader with a mission to make wellbeing accessible to all. Drawing on ancient traditions of thermal bathing and integrating modern technology, art, culture, fitness, food and nature, Therme creates landmark destinations that improve physical and mental health while providing joyful, restorative experiences. With sustainability at the core of its design philosophy, Therme develops inclusive, biodiverse and energy-efficient wellbeing resorts visited by millions each year.
