Empress State Building

Empress State Building

The Empress State Building is a skyscraper in Hammersmith and Fulham, London. It was built in 1961 and was convert|100|m|ft|0 tall with 28 floors. It was renovated in 2003 to a design by Wilkinson Eyre Architects. Three floors and convert|17.3|m|ft|0 were added to its height. 'Orbit' is the name given to the private revolving bar on the top floor which offers panoramic views of London.

The building is named after the Empress Hall which formerly stood on the site, and in tribute to the Empire State Building.

The building is mainly occupied by staff from the Metropolitan Police Service whom refer to it as ESB. Some of the upper floors are occupied by staff from Transport for London.

This building was originally designed for the Admiralty and was intended to look like a bow of a warship from any angle.

ee also

*Tall buildings in London

External links

* [http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=110684 From emporis.com]


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