Pan Peninsula facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Pan Peninsula |
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| General information | |
| Location | London, E14 United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°30′00″N 0°01′04″W / 51.5001°N 0.0179°W |
| Construction started | 2005 |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Opened | February 2009 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 147 m (482 ft) (East Tower) 122 m (400 ft) (West Tower) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 48 (East Tower) 38 (West Tower) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill |
| Developer | Ballymore Group |
| Structural engineer | WSP Cantor Seinuk |
Pan Peninsula, also known as 1 Millharbour, is a large group of homes in tall buildings. It is located in London, near the Isle of Dogs. This area is known for its many new high-rise buildings. Pan Peninsula is one of these modern developments.
Design and Look
Pan Peninsula is made up of two main towers. The taller tower is about 147 metres (482 feet) high. It has 48 floors. The shorter tower is 122 metres (400 feet) tall and has 38 floors.
The tallest tower reached its highest point in September 2007. This is called "topping out." Both buildings were finished in early 2009. The first people moved into their new homes then.
The famous company Skidmore, Owings and Merrill designed these towers. An Irish company called Ballymore built them.
The two towers are connected by a shared area. This area includes a welcome desk and a large gym. There is also a private movie theater and a restaurant with outdoor seating. On the 48th floor of the tallest tower, there is a special bar. Only residents and their guests can visit this bar.
The very tops of the towers look like giant lanterns. They have bright LED lights that change color slowly. These lights can be seen from far away across the city.
Homes and Amenities
The towers mostly have one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. There are also smaller studio apartments. All the apartments have balconies. The studio apartments are designed to save space. They have storage built into the walls. Some even have beds that fold up into the wall. This creates more room for dining. In 2006, the most expensive apartment was priced at £10,000,000.
The West Tower has 430 apartments. The East Tower has 356 apartments. Residents living on higher floors, like the 31st floor and above in the East Tower, get special access. They can use the Sky Lounge on the 31st floor.
The Sky Lounge is a place where residents can relax. They can also hold meetings or special events there. Residents can also use a Business Centre. This center has meeting rooms and a library. Free WiFi is available for everyone living there. There is also a cinema, a gym, a swimming pool, a sauna, and a steam room for residents to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Pan Peninsula para niños
