Metropolitan House

"Metropolitan House" redirects here. For the building in Liverpool, United Kingdom, see Post & Echo Building.

Metropolitan House
Metropolitan House from Five Ways.
General information
Type	Commercial
Architectural style	Post-modern
Location	1, Hagley Road, Birmingham, England
Coordinates	52°28′23.45″N 1°55′10.61″W / 52.4731806°N 1.9196139°W / 52.4731806; -1.9196139Coordinates: 52°28′23.45″N 1°55′10.61″W / 52.4731806°N 1.9196139°W / 52.4731806; -1.9196139
Construction started	1972
Completed	1974
Height	69 metres (226 ft)
Technical details
Structural system	Highrise
Floor count	19
Design and construction
Architect	John Madin

Metropolitan House (also known as 1 Hagley Road after its address) is a commercial building in Birmingham, England. It is situated on the A456 Hagley Road at Five Ways. Built to a design by John Madin, it is home to many businesses including employment agencies, financial organisations and a major public transport operator.

Radio transmitters

The building hosts several radio transmitting antennas on its roof. These include:

• Galaxy Birmingham - 102.2 MHz FM
• CE Birmingham (DAB digital radio) - Block 11C: 220.35 MHz
• An Orange mobile telecommunications Base Transceiver Station and Base Station Controller

See also

• List of highrise buildings in Birmingham, UK

External links

• Emporis entry
• Skyscrapernews entry
• Transmission Gallery entry