Urbis (National Football Museum)

Urbis, located in Cathedral Gardens, Manchester, was designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners and opened in 2002. The six-storey building features a distinctive sloping form, with a roof that rises to 35 meters and tapers towards the city center. Its fully glazed facades consist of approximately 2,200 glass panes arranged in horizontal strips, creating a textured and constantly changing surface. The building's design includes an adiabatic cooling system for summer and a heat recovery system for winter, enhancing its energy efficiency. Originally intended as a Museum of the City, Urbis now houses the National Football Museum. (simpsonhaugh.com)