20 Fenchurch Street, Modern skyscraper in City of London, England.
The 160-meter tall building features 36 floors with glass walls that curve outward from bottom to top, creating a top-heavy appearance.
The construction started in 2009 on a site previously occupied by a 25-story office building from 1968, with completion occurring in April 2014.
The structure received the Carbuncle Cup in 2015, an award given by Building Design magazine for buildings considered detrimental to the UK landscape.
The building contains 16 elevators and includes a three-story sky garden at the top level that functions as a public observation area.
The curved glass exterior reflected sunlight so intensely during construction that it melted parts of vehicles parked on nearby streets.
Location: City of London
Inception: April 2014
Architects: Rafael Viñoly
Official opening: May 2014
Architectural style: modern architecture
Floors above the ground: 36
Floors below the ground: 2
Elevators: 16
Height: 160 m
GPS coordinates: 51.51139,-0.08361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:05
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