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  • Alpha Tower was constructed as part of the ATV Studios being constructed in Birmingham City Centre in 1965.
  • After the closure of the TV Studios in the 1990's, Birmingham City Council bought the tower and is now the main offices for the City Council.
  • It was completed in 1970 and has been the cities tallest tower block for the last 35 years.
  • Alpha tower will soon loose its title of the Tallest tower block in Birmingham when the 130m Holloway Circus Tower is completed mid 2005

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Architect
R. Seifert & Partners
Developer
ATV Midlands
Main Contractor
George Marsh

Reference Data

Reference No.
154
First Uploaded
19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date
15-04-2009
  

Building Location

Address
Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham. B1 1TT
Council
Birmingham City Council
County
West Midlands
Region
West Midlands
Country
United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status
Complete
Construction start date
1969
Completion date
1973
Style
Modernist

Roof Height (AGL)
100.00
Top Floor Height (AGL)
96.50

Total Floors (O.G)
28
Plant Floors
1
Total Floors (U.G)
2

Market Data

Primary Use
Office


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