Obel Tower, Residential tower in Belfast, United Kingdom
Obel Tower is a residential building on Belfast's Lagan waterfront comprising 28 floors with 233 apartments designed for city views. The structure includes basement parking levels, office space, and ground-floor shops that open onto Donegall Quay.
Construction started in 2006 and faced delays before resuming in 2008, with completion arriving in spring 2011. The project arrived as Belfast was reinventing its waterfront and establishing itself as a contemporary development hub.
The building has become a focal point of Belfast's waterfront identity, marking the city's shift toward modern urban living in a historic port area. Residents and visitors recognize it as a symbol of contemporary development that has reshaped how people engage with the riverside neighborhoods.
The building sits right on the waterfront and is easily walkable from the city center, especially from the harbor area. Visitors can access the ground-floor shops and public spaces, though the residential apartments remain private.
The building stands as the tallest residential structure on the island of Ireland, commanding the Belfast skyline in a way few other buildings do. Its height marked a major milestone in how the city viewed its architectural future when it was completed.
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