Metropolitan House, Office building in Birmingham, England
Metropolitan House stands 69 meters high with 19 floors, featuring a rectangular shape and modern architectural elements at Five Ways intersection.
The building, constructed between 1972 and 1974, marked a period of commercial development in Birmingham during the post-war reconstruction phase.
The structure exemplifies John Madin's interpretation of modernist architecture, reflecting British design principles of the 1970s through its form and materials.
The building contains 271 residential apartments, ranging from one to three bedrooms, with prices starting at £130,000 when converted from offices.
Radio transmitters on the roof broadcast Capital Birmingham at 102.2 MHz FM and CE Digital for DAB digital radio across the region.
Inception: 1974
Architects: John Madin
Floors above the ground: 19
GPS coordinates: 52.47318,-1.91961
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:06
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