Ontario Tower facts for kids
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The Ontario Tower in London
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | London, E14 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′24″N 0°00′17″W / 51.5067°N 0.00469°W |
| Opening | 2007 |
| Management | Ballymore Asset Management |
| Height | |
| Roof | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 32 |
| Lifts/elevators | 3 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill |
| Developer | Ballymore Group |
The Ontario Tower is a tall building in Blackwall, a part of the London Docklands in England. It is a residential building, which means people live in apartments there. The tower stands right next to the famous River Thames.
This impressive building was constructed by a company called Ballymore. Its unique look was designed by a team of architects from Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.
About Ontario Tower
The Ontario Tower is mostly made of glass and aluminium, giving it a modern and shiny appearance. Its roof has a special sloped shape. Around the edge of the roof, there are blue LED lights that glow at night, making the building stand out.
Building It
Work on the Ontario Tower started in 2004. It took about three years to build, and the tower was officially finished in 2007.
Tower Facts
The Ontario Tower is very tall, reaching a height of about 155.55 meters (which is over 500 feet!). It has 32 floors, offering many homes for people living in London.
