Tower 42, Skyscraper in City of London, United Kingdom.
The 183-meter-tall Tower 42 features vertical steel fins with black glass between them, creating a distinctive pattern across its 43 floors.
Completed in 1980, Tower 42 maintained its position as the United Kingdom's tallest building until 1990, when One Canada Square exceeded its height.
The building participates in the Sculpture in the City program, displaying contemporary art installations that enhance the urban environment.
Twenty-one elevators serve the building's occupants, while the 24th and 42nd floors contain restaurants offering views across London.
The annual Vertical Rush event invites participants to climb 932 steps to the top, supporting charitable organizations through this physical challenge.
Location: City of London
Inception: 1980
Architects: Richard Seifert
Official opening: 1980
Floors above the ground: 43
Floors below the ground: 3
Elevators: 21
Height: 182.9 m
Address: 25 Old Broad Street, City of London London ENG United Kingdom
GPS coordinates: 51.51528,-0.08389
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:02
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