Very glad to see discussion about architecture and the Civil Justice Centre, but can I throw a spanner in the works and say that I think the two brick buildings on Albert Square built in the seventies - which replaced some magnificent older facades, I think - are actually quite effective.
Here's a view from under one of the arches. Interested to hear they might be demolished.
I do think the Civil Justice Centre is an amazing building, and I love how it has 'Manchester Civil Justice Centre' over the entrance.