Rotunda, Birmingham

Rotunda
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General information
Type
Architectural styleModern
AddressNew Street, Birmingham, England
Coordinates52°28′42.03″N 1°53′43.40″W / 52.4783417°N 1.8953889°W / 52.4783417; -1.8953889
Construction started1961
Completed1965
Renovated2004-2008
Height81 metres (266 ft)[1]
Technical details
Floor count25
Lifts/elevators2
Design and construction
Architect(s)Jim Roberts
Renovating team
Architect(s)Glenn Howells Architects
Renovating firmUrban Splash
Listed Building – Grade II
Designated9 August 2000
Reference no.1381413

The Rotunda is a cylindrical highrise building in Birmingham, England. The Grade II listed building is 81 metres (266 ft) tall and was completed in 1965. Originally designed to be an office block, by architect James A. Roberts ARIBA, it was refurbished between 2004 and 2008 by Urban Splash with Glenn Howells who turned it into a residential building, with serviced apartments on 19th and 20th floors. The building was officially reopened on 13 May 2008.

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