Ontario Tower, High-rise residential building in Blackwall, London, England
Description
Ontario Tower is a modern residential building in Blackwall with a glass facade and a distinctive sloped roof design. The structure contains 31 floors holding 256 apartments arranged for different household sizes.
History
The building was designed by the architecture firm Skidmore Owings Merrill and opened in 2007 as part of the New Providence Wharf development. It arose during a period when former port areas in East London were being redeveloped into residential spaces.
Culture
The building marks the shift of London's former docklands into a modern residential neighborhood where people from many backgrounds now live. It represents how this area transformed into a place where new urban communities took root in East London.
Practical
The building has multiple elevators and sits near bus stops and subway stations for easy transport connections. Its location provides convenient access to other parts of the city and the financial district.
Did you know?
The roof has a distinctive elliptical profile that is lit by blue LED lights in the evening hours. This lighting creates a special silhouette visible from many spots around the neighborhood.
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