Post and Mail building, Birmingham, Modern architectural structure in central Birmingham, United Kingdom
The Post and Mail building features a 16-floor tower with glass panels rising above a wide base section near Birmingham's business district.
John Madin designed this building in 1964 as part of Birmingham's major transformation during the post-war reconstruction period.
The building represented a shift in British architectural design, introducing modernist principles to commercial structures in the West Midlands region.
This structure housed various media and communication companies until its demolition in 2005, serving as a central office space in Birmingham.
The Post and Mail building integrated vertical metal frames with extensive glazing, creating distinct patterns visible across Birmingham's skyline.
Location: Birmingham
Architects: John Madin
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 16
GPS coordinates: 52.48380,-1.89612
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:04
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