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TITLE: The Rotunda
LOCATION: Birmingham
DESCRIPTION: When built, in 1964, as an office block, during the post- war rebuilding of the Bull Ring it was initially much- derided. However, suggestions in the 1980s, that it should be demolished when the Bull Ring was again redeveloped, met with equal, if not greater, hostility from the local populace, who have clearly taken it into their hearts. Glenn Howells Architects won planning permission to renovate the iconic building and convert it to 234 luxury flats. Howells consulted the Rotunda’s original architect, Jim Roberts, about the building’s unique structure. It stands 265ft (81m) tall with 23 floors overlooking the Bull Ring shopping Centre. Grade II listed by English Heritage in August 2000 and has official landmark status.
CREDITS: Christopher Preece
COPYRIGHT: ©2005
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