Architect John McAslan + Partners has won a competition to be lead designer on 3 Hardman Square in central Manchester. Others to take part in the competition included Austin-Smith:Lord and Carey Jones. The 16,000 m2 mixed-use commercial building will be part of the Spinningfields development in central Manchester, which is being created by client Allied London Properties in partnership with Manchester council. Work is scheduled to start early next year with completion due in summer 2005.