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Alexandra Tower
Alexandra Tower, Princess Dock, Liverpool - geograph.org.uk - 1406982.jpg
General information
Type Residential Apartment
Location Prince's Dock, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
Coordinates SJ338904
Construction started 2005
Completed 2008
Opening 2007
Height
Roof 88 m (289 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 27
Design and construction
Architect AFL Architects
Developer Millennium Estates

Alexandra Tower is a tall residential building in Liverpool, England. It is located near the Prince's Dock area. This modern tower offers many homes with great views. It was built between 2005 and 2008. When it was finished, it became one of the tallest buildings in Liverpool.

Alexandra Tower: A Modern Home in Liverpool

Alexandra Tower stands 88 metres (290 ft) (about 289 feet) tall. It has 27 floors. Inside, there are 201 apartments. This makes it a busy place for people to live. The building was designed by AFL Architects.

Facing a Challenge

In 2010, a large glass panel broke and fell from the building. The exact reason was not known. People thought it might have been due to big changes in temperature. For safety, scaffolding was put up around parts of the building. This was to catch anything else that might fall.

The company that built Alexandra Tower, Millennium Estates Ltd, faced problems. The building was seen as unsafe because of issues with some of its glass panels.

A New Beginning

In 2015, a new owner bought Alexandra Tower. His name is Colin Wright. His company, Mersey Investments Ltd, took over. Colin Wright is a developer from Dubai. He worked to fix the glass problems. He also completed other unfinished work inside the building. Thanks to his efforts, the building was made safe again.

Gallery

  • Cargo vessel Doris T. enters Birkenhead Docks (geograph 3146510)

    A view towards the entrance to the Great Float, from one of the upper floors of Alexandra Tower.

  • Seacombe Ferry, River Mersey (geograph 3146440)

    A view of Seacombe Ferry Terminal, as seen from one of the upper floors.

  • Wallasey Town Hall and Egremont Promenade (geograph 3146475)

    Wallasey Town Hall and Seacombe Promenade, viewed from an upper floor.

  • New Brighton Lighthouse and Liverpool Bay (geograph 3146485)

    Looking towards New Brighton and Liverpool Bay, viewed from an upper floor.

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