16 Cook Street, Grade II* listed building in Liverpool, England
The five-story structure features floor-to-ceiling glass walls, a cast-iron frame, and carved stonework on its front facade resembling one large mullioned window.
Peter Ellis designed this pioneering commercial building between 1864 and 1866, creating the second glass curtain walled building in the world after his Oriel Chambers.
This architectural masterwork influenced American architect John Wellborn Root during his stay in Liverpool, contributing to the development of early Chicago skyscrapers.
The building's interior receives abundant natural light through extensive glass paneling, particularly beneficial in Liverpool's frequently cloudy conditions.
The internal courtyard contains a cast-iron spiral staircase cantilevered from each floor, an innovative fireproofing solution that predated widespread adoption by decades.
Location: Liverpool
GPS coordinates: 53.40611,-2.98917
Latest update: March 3, 2025 18:38
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