1 West India Quay, Skyscraper and brasserie in Canary Wharf, London, England.
1 West India Quay is a glass and aluminum tower rising 111 meters above London's Canary Wharf with 33 floors arranged in an elliptical form. The building holds both a hotel and residential apartments, each occupying distinct sections within the structure.
The structure opened in 2004 and was among the first buildings in London to use post-tensioned concrete framing, a technical innovation at the time. This construction method made possible the unusual elliptical shape and expansive glass walls that define the building.
The building takes its name from the historic quay where it stands, and its curved shape echoes the area's maritime past. Visitors can sense this connection to shipping history in the way the elliptical form rises from the waterfront.
The hotel occupies the lower sections while apartments fill the upper floors, creating separate entry zones for different uses. Visitors should know that public access is limited and centers mainly on the lobby and surrounding outdoor areas.
The tower appeared on screen during its construction phase, serving as a location for scenes in major films. These appearances gave it a place in London's film history during a significant period of commercial cinema.
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