The Mailbox, which was once described by its owner as 'the ugliest building in Stockport', has completed its transformation with the addition of a college for disabled young people. 

The college represents the final phase of redevelopment for the building, which was once a former sorting office designed to withstand a bomb. The Mailbox has already been transformed considerably with apartments and office space. 

The new college aims to help disabled young people on their journey into adulthood; developing the skills and knowledge needed to fulfil ambitions in life and employment.

Manchester based Select Interiors (Cheshire) Ltd worked on the £750k, six phase non-residential element of the redevelopment. This started with transforming part of the old sorting office into co-working space.

Kaylie Crompton, head of college, said: "Pure College was launched in 2022, and we very quickly outgrew our previous space. Our new building can better accommodate the needs of our growing cohort. 

"We have moved into a beautiful space that has been perfectly designed to consider the day to day working needs of both staff and students. 

"Students have really engaged well with the new College; particularly the shared spaces, which have promoted social interaction and communication between all the classes. 

"The Select Interiors designers really captured our vision of preparing students for the world of work and the College feels very professional."

The college features three large classrooms, office space, staff room, a sociable kitchen area as well as other informal seating and communal areas, plus toilets.

Owner of Select Interiors (Cheshire), Carl Brown, comments: "Working on the Mailbox has been a joy for us, as it's an iconic landmark in Stockport that was once an eyesore and now is a great space for residents, workers and college goers. 

"Neurodiversity is something that's very close to my heart and it was an honour to be able to design the Pure College space and make it functional on a number of different levels."

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