The Exchange comprises a building of concrete construction arranged over six floors. The property was constructed around 1967 by the Ministry of Public Buildings and Works and was originally used as a telephone exchange referred to as Rutherford House. The property was later refurbished to offer office accommodation. The ground floor of the property in its entirety is a staffed reception area whilst all remaining upper floors are dedicated to office use. The property is located on New York Street at the corner of George Street and York Street in Manchester city centre. The property is within close proximity to Piccadilly Railway Station as well as Piccadilly Gardens and Mosley Street Metrolink Stations.