Willis Building, Commercial skyscraper on Lime Street, City of London, United Kingdom.
Willis Building is a contemporary skyscraper on Lime Street in the heart of London's financial district, standing about 125 meters tall across 26 floors. The structure features a distinctive stepped profile created by setbacks that give it a recognizable shape when viewed from different angles.
Construction began in 2004 and the building opened in 2008 after the core structure reached completion in mid-2006. It was built during a period of expansion when London's financial quarter was growing rapidly.
The building takes its name from the insurance broker Willis Group that occupied it for many years. Its distinctive shape has become part of how locals recognize the skyline of London's financial quarter.
The building is accessed from Lime Street and is easily reached by public transport in the heart of London's business zone. Keep in mind that this is an office building and access to interior spaces may be restricted unless you have business there.
The building was designed by renowned architect Norman Foster, who drew inspiration from the shape of a crustacean shell. This unusual design approach made it a notable example of contemporary architecture in the city.
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