37-storey tower gets green light
Plans to build a ‘super slender’ 37-floor tower in Birmingham city centre have been given the green light by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee.
Birmingham-based developer Taylor Grange Developments will build a £58m block of 264 serviced apartments on land at 211 Broad Street, next door to Moda Living’s 42-storey residential tower The Mercian.
Designed by Glancy Nicholls Architects, the tower will be a ‘super slender’ building accounting for its proximity to other buildings.
The existing Transport General Workers Union Building will be demolished to make way for the tower.
The skyscraper will be 116.5m tall and just 9.5m wide and will also offer a range of amenities, including a bar, restaurant, gym and residents lounge.
Lisa Deering, director at Glancy Nicholls Architects, said: “Advances in engineering and construction technology have allowed us to design an iconic building that will enhance Birmingham’s skyline and bring a new type of skyscraper to the city.
“It’s great news that 211 Broad Street has been given the go-ahead and we’re very much looking forward to seeing the building take shape. This is an exciting project to be part of and a key milestone for Birmingham’s architecture.”
The building will be the latest in a series of skyscrapers to be delivered on Broad Street and will be located opposite The Bank, two residential towers that were also designed by Glancy Nicholls.
Glancy Nicholls Architects has been responsible for the design of many notable buildings in Birmingham including the University of Birmingham’s Chamberlain Hall and the refurbishment of The Municipal Bank on Broad Street.
The team is currently working on the regeneration of Perry Bar for Birmingham City Council and has designed 100 Broad Street which is set to be Birmingham’s tallest building.
