Euston Tower facts for kids
Euston Tower
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| Status | Complete |
| Architectural style | International style |
| Location | Euston Road, London Borough of Camden |
| Coordinates | 51°31′32.1″N 00°08′21.4″W / 51.525583°N 0.139278°W |
| Construction started | 1969 |
| Construction stopped | 1970 |
| Height | 124 metres (407 ft) |
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| Floor count | 36 |
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| Architect | Sidney Kaye Eric Firmin & Partners |
| Developer | Joe Levy |
| Main contractor | George Wimpey |
The Euston Tower is a tall building, known as a skyscraper, located in London. You can find it on Euston Road in an area called the London Borough of Camden. To its east is Hampstead Road. This impressive building stands at 124 metres (407 ft) (about 407 feet) high. It has 36 floors.
History of Euston Tower
The land where Euston Tower stands was bought by a person named Joe Levy. He wanted to build a large complex with offices, shops, and apartments. The building was designed by a team of architects called Sidney Kaye Eric Firmin & Partners. They used a style of building called the International style.
The construction of Euston Tower was done by a company named George Wimpey. The building was finished in 1970. When it first opened, some of its early tenants included Inmarsat and Capital Radio.
What is the International Style?
The International Style is a way of designing buildings that became popular in the 1920s and 1930s. Buildings in this style often look very simple and clean. They usually have flat roofs and smooth walls. You will often see lots of glass and steel used in their construction. The main idea is to focus on how useful the building is, rather than adding lots of decoration.
