Alexandra Tower, Liverpool

Alexandra Tower is a residential tower located in the newly developed Prince's Dock area of Liverpool, England. It was constructed between 2005 and 2008 and upon completion became the sixth tallest building in Liverpool. The tower has a total 27 floors, with 201 apartments, reaching a height of 88 metres (290 ft).[1]

Alexandra Tower
General information
TypeResidential Apartment
LocationPrince's Dock, Liverpool, England, United Kingdom
CoordinatesSJ338904
Construction started2005
Completed2008
Opening2007
Height
Roof88 m (289 ft)[1]
Technical details
Floor count27
Design and construction
ArchitectAFL Architects
DeveloperMillennium Estates

In March 2010, a 100 kilograms (220 lb) decorative glass panel shattered and fell from the building onto the ground below. The cause is not known, although it is thought that temperature fluctuations caused by overnight freezing and subsequent heating during the day may have been responsible. To date only some safety scaffolding remains in place to catch any falling debris.[2]

References

  1. Alexandra Tower - Liverpool, Skyscraper News, accessed 10 July 2007
  2. "Hundreds of panels to be checked for cracks at Alexandra Tower". Liverpool Echo. 10 March 2010. Retrieved 10 March 2010.

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