5 Canada Square facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 5 Canada Square |
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | Canary Wharf London, E14 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′20″N 0°01′07″W / 51.505556°N 0.018611°W |
| Construction started | 1999 |
| Completed | 2003 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 87.70 m (287.7 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16 |
| Floor area | 46,450 m2 (500,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore Owings & Merrill |
5 Canada Square is a tall office building in Canary Wharf, a busy financial area in London, England. It has 15 floors and stands about 87.7 meters (288 feet) high. It's a place where many businesses have their offices.
About the Building
5 Canada Square was finished in 2003. It's built with a strong steel frame. The outside walls are made of aluminum and glass. Inside, there is a large open space called an atrium. The building has a total floor area of about 46,450 square meters (500,000 square feet).
The main company that uses 5 Canada Square is Bank of America Securities. This is the European head office for the bank. They use the building to manage money for their clients around the world. Another company, Credit Suisse, also has offices in the building.
Who Owned 5 Canada Square?
In 2003, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) bought 5 Canada Square. They also bought another building nearby. They paid a lot of money for both buildings. At first, Credit Suisse First Boston had rented space in 5 Canada Square. But they didn't need all the space. So, Credit Suisse let Bank of America use part of the building.
In July 2007, RBS sold the building to a company called Evans Randall. This was Evans Randall's biggest investment in the UK at that time. In 2011, Bank of America decided to stay at 5 Canada Square. They renewed their lease instead of moving to a new place in London. The building was then sold again in January 2013 to St Martins Property Group.
Later, in 2016, Thomson Reuters also moved into 5 Canada Square. They rented a large part of the building from Credit Suisse. This allowed Thomson Reuters to bring all their London offices into one place.
