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Nido Spitalfields 
General information Status Complete Location Spitalfields, London, England Coordinates 51°31′03″N 0°04′37″W / 51.5175°N 0.077°WCoordinates: 51°31′03″N 0°04′37″W / 51.5175°N 0.077°W Construction started 2007 Completed 2010 Height Antenna spire 112 metres (367 ft) Roof 105 metres (344 ft) Technical details Floor count 34 Design and construction Architect TP Bennett Architects Developer Nido Student Living Nido Spitalfields is the tallest student accommodation building in the world. It is located at 100 Middlesex Street in Spitalfields, London, England.[1] Prior to completion in 2010, the tallest student accommodation building in the world was Sky Plaza in Leeds.[2] There is also another high rise Nido building in London which serves the same purpose and which is situated in King's Cross area.[3] in two 16 storey towers, as well as a new low rise one in Notting Hill area. The name 'Nido' comes from the Spanish and Italian for 'nest'[4]
The tower falls within the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, though Middlesex Street forms the boundary with the City of London, the principal financial district of the world. Middlesex Street forms part of the Petticoat Lane Market area.
Side view of the Nido
References
- ^ "Nido Student Living: Nido Spitalfields". http://www.nidostudentliving.com/london/spitalfields/home.php. Retrieved December 5, 2010.
- ^ http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=2178
- ^ http://www.nidostudentliving.com//london/kings-cross/take-a-tour/introducing-nido.php?gclid=CMLc2O_n-6gCFYm-zAodFGc3Sw
- ^ [1]
See also
Categories:- Buildings and structures completed in 2010
- Skyscrapers between 100 and 149 meters
- Skyscrapers in Tower Hamlets
- London building and structure stubs
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