The Lowry Theatre Complex and Living in Salford Quays

When one considers Salford Quays, one of the firstSalford. Other than The Lowry, Salford Quays also
names that comes to mind is The Lowry, which is ahas the Media City UK, which is another landmark.
theatre combined with a gallery complex. It is one ofBBC is also expected to move some of its
the landmarks of Salford Quays. When Salford Quaysdepartments to the Media City.
was in the initial stages of development, a potentialThis will be the first time for BBC to be establishing so
need for an arts venue in the city was recognized,many of its departments in a city other than London.
which became the milestone for The Lowry.This will also attract other media and broadcasting
Initially, it was known as the Salford Quays Centre forcompanies to expand their offices. The Lowry and the
Performing Arts. This was until 1988. Later on, in 1994, itMedia Centre are expected to improve the living
came to be known as The Lowry Project. Thestandards even more and there is also a great chance
Manchester Ship Canal surrounds The Lowry where itof more jobs being created with the opening of
is located at the end of Pier 8.businesses in The Lowry.
In addition to the studio spaces, Lyric theatre andSome of the most renowned brand names have their
Quays theatre, there are also many bars, restaurantsoutlets in The Lowry Outlet Mall, hence making sure
and cafes in The Lowry, which are located on thethat the residents of Salford Quays can get the best
south eastern end. From this end, the Libeskind'sof everything. Some of these names include M&S,
Imperial Was Museum North can be viewed over theCosta Coffee and Cadbury's. Other than that there
water.are also other food chains and convenience stores.
Considering that the building is called The Lowry, it hasThere are many residential areas in Salford Quays,
a unique collection of L.S Lowry's work as well. Thewhich include high-rise as well as low-rise buildings to
Lowry has a beautifully complex design. James Stirlingaccommodate the density level of the residence.
and Michael Wilford designed the building. The LyricSome of the most popular of these buildings include
theatre in The Lowry is coloured green while thethe Imperial Point, The Sovereign Point, The Grain
Quays theatre is coloured purple. The Opera North isWharf, Merchants Quay, Labrador Quay, City Lofts
also in The Lowry.and The NV buildings. Salford is a very well developed
Salford Quays is located in Salford, which is in Greaterarea with all the facilities available. This is the reason
Manchester. This is the area that used to be the sitefor its huge success. The transportation system in the
for the Salford docks. However, later on it becamearea is also well-planned and impressive and hence
one of the major urban regeneration projects. Salfordadds to the beauty and ease of the area.
Quays is one of the new developments in the city of