East Side Plaza Portsmouth facts for kids
Quick facts for kids No. 1 Gunwharf Quays |
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Main façade of the skyscraper as seen from Haslar
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| Alternative names | East Side Plaza Tower The Lipstick Gunwharf Tower Building |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Address | 1 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 50°47′44″N 1°06′12″W / 50.795418°N 1.103418°W |
| Construction started | 2005 |
| Completed | 2008 |
| Cost | £50m |
| Height | 95 m (312 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 29 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Broadway Malyan |
| Structural engineer | Gifford Ltd |
| Main contractor | Byrne Brothers |
| Other information | |
| Seating type | Residential |
No. 1 Gunwharf Quays is a tall building in Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. People also call it the East Side Plaza Tower or the Gunwharf Tower Building. It is often nicknamed The Lipstick because of its unique shape.
This building is part of the Gunwharf Quays shopping area. It was finished in 2008.
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What is No. 1 Gunwharf Quays?
This building is a residential building. This means it has many homes inside for people to live in. It has 29 floors, which is a lot!
At the very bottom of the tower, there is a restaurant called Brasserie Blanc. So, people can live there and also enjoy a meal.
How Tall is This Building?
No. 1 Gunwharf Quays stands about 101 meters (or 331 feet) tall. That's taller than many other buildings around it! Its height makes it a noticeable landmark in Portsmouth.
Part of a Bigger Project
The tower was a very important part of a larger building plan. This plan included three main parts:
- The Blue Building
- The Crescent
- The East Side Plaza Tower (which is No. 1 Gunwharf Quays)
This whole project cost about £50 million. It was fully completed in 2010.
Awards and Recognition
No. 1 Gunwharf Quays also won an award. In 2004, it was named the "Best Urban Regeneration Housing Scheme." This award recognized it for being a great example of how old city areas can be improved with new homes.
