Tower 42 (Natwest Tower) - London, UK
N 51° 30.912 W 000° 05.032
30U E 702329 N 5711151
One of the older skyscrapers in London
Waymark Code: WMBF7T
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/14/2011
Views: 10
The first skyscraper in the City of London and, at 600ft, it's still the tallest in central London, though the fifth tallest in the city as a whole. Tower 42 was originally built for National Westminster Bank between 1971 and 1979 and the 'NatWest Tower' name has stuck. Seen from a bird's eye view the top looks like the NatWest logo. It's not just an office block, Gary Rhodes' famous Rhodes Twenty Four restaurant is situated, naturally enough, on the 24th floor. Vertigo 42 presents an alternative dining option at the loftier 42nd floor, offering champagne and oysters as well as some fantastic views across the city.
Building Name: Tower 42
Structure Height: 600
Number of Stories: 43
Year Built: 1995
Architect/Design Firm: R. Seifert & Partners, GMW Architects
Style: Post-Modern
Use: Office Building
Publicly accessible areas:
Two restaurants - floors 24 and 42.
Hours:
Unknown.
Cost:
Unknown
Address:
25 Old Broad Street
London EC2
United Kingdom
Building Website: [Web Link]
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) link: [Web Link]
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