No 1 Poultry, Postmodern office building in City of London, United Kingdom.
No 1 Poultry is a postmodern office building in City of London, United Kingdom. The structure features a ship-like prow at its front, cladding in rose-pink and yellow stone, and a clock face at the top made of thirty window panes.
After the Mappin & Webb building was demolished in 1993, architect James Stirling's design was completed in 1997. Stirling did not live to see his final creation finished, having died five years before its completion.
The building stands as an example of late 20th century British architecture, sparking discussions about preserving modern structures within historical urban settings.
The complex houses offices, retail shops, and a rooftop restaurant with a terrace that offers views over the financial district. The ground level is open to the public, while upper floors remain private office space.
Archaeological excavations before construction uncovered substantial remains from Roman Londinium beneath the site. These finds provide insight into the layout of the ancient city that once stood in the same location.
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