The Spine, Liverpool

The Spine
The Spine building
Interactive map of the The Spine area
General information
Coordinates53°24′24″N 2°57′39″W / 53.40667°N 2.96083°W / 53.40667; -2.96083
Construction started
2018
Completed
2021
Cost£35,000,000
OwnerLiverpool City Council
Height
Height65m
Technical details
Floor count14
Design and construction
ArchitectAHR
Main contractorMorgan Sindall Construction
Website
https://www.spacesatthespine.co.uk/

The Spine is a 14-storey building in Liverpool, England. It is located in Paddington Village, Knowledge Quarter. Construction was completed in May 2021 at a cost of £35 million.[1] It was the first Grade A office building built in Liverpool for over a decade.[2]

The Spine achieved WELL Standard Platinum accreditation from the WELL Building Standard. This recognition was for the design features of the building that promote occupant health and wellbeing.[3][4]

Tenants include the Royal College of Physicians (RCP),[5] The Pandemic Institute,[6] and The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre.[7] The RCP is the anchor tenant and occupy seven floors in the building as part of their northern headquarters.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Sketchley, Elisha (2021-05-25). "Liverpool Mayor officially opens 'The Spine'". Planning, Building & Construction Today. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  2. ↑ Thorp, Liam (2021-05-21). "Spectacular views of Liverpool from new game-changing development". Liverpool Echo. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  3. ↑ Kucharek, Jan-Carlos (4 July 2022). "AHR biophilic cladding at The Spine, Liverpool". www.ribaj.com. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  4. ↑ "The Spine". World Green Building Council. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  5. ↑ "RCP North's new home named The Spine". www.rcp.ac.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  6. ↑ Frost, Nicola (2021-09-13). "Liverpool announces world leading 'end-to-end' Pandemic Institute - University of Liverpool News". News. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  7. ↑ Harvey, Melanie (2021-05-21). "The Spine building opens in Liverpool". Liverpool Health Partners. Retrieved 2026-03-24.
  8. ↑ Hatmaker, Julia (2023-07-13). "Liverpool plots strategy for underperforming Spine". Place North West. Retrieved 2026-03-24.