1 West India Quay facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 1 West India Quay |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Architectural style | Postmodernism |
| Location | London, E14 United Kingdom |
| Address | 26 Hertsmere Road |
| Construction started | 2002 |
| Completed | 2004 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 36 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | HOK |
| Developer | Manhattan Loft Corporation and MWB Group Holdings |
| Main contractor | Multiplex |
1 West India Quay is a very tall building, also known as a skyscraper. It is located in east London, near the Canary Wharf business area. This building was finished in 2004. It was built by companies called Manhattan Loft Corporation and MWB Group Holdings. The building has a special look with glass and aluminium on the outside. It was designed by a company called HOK.
This skyscraper stands 111 metres (about 364 feet) tall. It has 33 floors, not counting the roof. The lower part of the building, from the ground up to the 12th floor, is a Marriott Hotel. This hotel also has 47 special rooms called serviced suites on floors 9 to 12. The upper floors, from 13 to 33, are home to 158 apartments. From the building, you can see the West India Docks and the Canary Wharf area.
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Building History
How the Building Was Planned
In 2001, a plan for this tall building was approved. It was designed by HOK. The idea was to create a modern building that would look good next to the older, brick buildings in London's Docklands area. The building has a curved shape, like the front of a boat. This project was part of a bigger plan to update the area.
When Was it Finished?
The building was expected to be finished in May 2004. However, it was not ready until December of that year. There were some disagreements between the companies involved about the delays.
1 West India Quay in Movies and TV
This building has appeared in several movies and TV shows. It's often chosen because of its modern look and tall height.
On the Big Screen
- In the movie Run Fatboy Run, a character named Whit lives in an apartment at 1 West India Quay. He is heard asking a taxi driver to take him there. Later in the film, he proposes to a character named Libby on a staircase inside one of the building's fancy penthouses.
- While the building was still being built, it was used as a filming location for the movie Layer Cake. This film stars Daniel Craig.
- In the movie 28 Weeks Later, a character played by Robert Carlyle finds safety in this building with his family during a zombie outbreak.
Music Videos and TV Shows
- A lot of the music video for the song "Heartbroken" by the band T2 was filmed in or around 1 West India Quay.
- The introduction to the TV show Richard Hammond's Invisible Worlds was filmed on the rooftop of 1 West India Quay. You can see Richard Hammond standing near the building's unique arched top.
