Ontario Tower

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Location: London Borough of Tower Hamlets

Architects: Skidmore Owings Merrill

Official opening: 2007

Architectural style: modern architecture

Floors above the ground: 31

Floors below the ground: 1

Elevators: 3

Height: 105.5 m

GPS coordinates: 51.50670,-0.00469

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:26