Construction & regeneration
24 Nov 2019 - Daniel Sturley
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The Construction of Bank Tower Two - November 2019
Bank Tower Two is complete with just the fitout of the ground level retail spaces to go. A dull misty day for these photos but some interesting perspectives and angles.
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - November 2019
Bank Tower Two is complete with just the fitout of the ground level retail spaces to go. A dull misty day for these photos but some interesting perspectives and angles.
Construction & regeneration
11 Oct 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - September/October 2019
Here's a gallery of photos from September and October so far of the construction of Bank Birmingham Tower Two, with lots of different lighting conditions.
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - September/October 2019
Here's a gallery of photos from September and October so far of the construction of Bank Birmingham Tower Two, with lots of different lighting conditions.
Construction & regeneration
29 Aug 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - August 2019
The new strip lights on the top of Bank Tower Two were shining a lovely turquoise for a couple of days. Here are some more shots as well as some of the tower reflecting the sunset and a coulple taken from Digbeth.
The new strip lights on the top of Bank Tower Two were shining a lovely turquoise for a couple of days. Here are some more shots as well as some of the tower reflecting the sunset and a coulple taken from Digbeth.
Construction & regeneration
12 Jul 2019 - Daniel Sturley
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The Construction of Bank Tower Two - July 2019
Bank Tower Two is very close to fully clad now with the external lifts on the west side removed. Great colours in the sunlight contrasting with Tower One's more bronze and gold exterior.
Bank Tower Two is very close to fully clad now with the external lifts on the west side removed. Great colours in the sunlight contrasting with Tower One's more bronze and gold exterior.
Construction & regeneration
25 Jun 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - June 2019
Bank Tower Two is nearing external completion with most of the cladding now installed, construction update photos in this post and some from the 'Sky High Birmingham' visit to the top at the invitation of Wates Group.
Bank Tower Two is nearing external completion with most of the cladding now installed, construction update photos in this post and some from the 'Sky High Birmingham' visit to the top at the invitation of Wates Group.
Construction & regeneration
06 Jun 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - June 2019
Some of the cladding has been installed to the top and is starting to show how the tower will reflect the sunlight, the top two floors having more stripes than the rest and are larger, higher floors.
Some of the cladding has been installed to the top and is starting to show how the tower will reflect the sunlight, the top two floors having more stripes than the rest and are larger, higher floors.
Construction & regeneration
04 Jun 2019 - Stephen Giles
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An illuminated crown to light up the City skyline in Birmingham!
With the cladding inching closer to completion, Stephen Giles looks at the distinctive two-storey crown feature that'll top off this momentous development.
An illuminated crown to light up the City skyline in Birmingham!
With the cladding inching closer to completion, Stephen Giles looks at the distinctive two-storey crown feature that'll top off this momentous development.
The silver cladding continues its upward rise, and with the interior meticulously being fitted out, attention is quickly turning to the distinctive two-storey crown feature at the very top.
Excitingly, it will incorporate a new addition to the city’s skyline – an illuminated crown.
It came about after Regal Property Group, the developer, saw an opportunity to enhance the project by adding an extra two storeys, taking it from 31 to 33 floors.
Not only did this see the building whiz past the 100 metre mark (102m), but it allowed the architects to produce a design that gave the project further distinction, given that it will sit proudly on the skyline for years to come.
Glancy Nicholls have designed this to acknowledge the silverworks metal working heritage of Broad Street from yesteryear. The tower already takes subtle nods from that, referencing it with its silver hues in its design and materiality.
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The crown has seen an increase in silver frame bars/spindles, with strips of vertical blue lighting, which will further define the crown and give Bank II an imposing identity.
Once complete, the building will boast recessed LED lighting, and given the site location, on what is one of the tallest plots of land in the city, it'll be instantly recognisable for miles around.
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June 1st construction update:
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Construction & regeneration
19 May 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - May 2019
The cladding is approaching completion and is really starting to catch the light, many more photos from various perspectives in this gallery, including from our recent trip to the top of the Rotunda thanks to Staying Cool.
The cladding is approaching completion and is really starting to catch the light, many more photos from various perspectives in this gallery, including from our recent trip to the top of the Rotunda thanks to Staying Cool.
Construction & regeneration
09 Mar 2019 - Daniel Sturley
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The Construction of Bank Tower Two - March 2019
Leftbank Tower Two is dominating the westside and can be seen from lots of areas and angles, here from the Mailbox. The external lifts have been extended to the top for the rest of the cladding to be installed.
Leftbank Tower Two is dominating the westside and can be seen from lots of areas and angles, here from the Mailbox. The external lifts have been extended to the top for the rest of the cladding to be installed.
Construction & regeneration
25 Feb 2019 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - February 2019
The final piece of slip-form has been removed from the top of the structurally complete Leftbank Tower Two and the cladding is chasing up fast, the tower is really showing how it will catch the sunlight now.
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - February 2019
The final piece of slip-form has been removed from the top of the structurally complete Leftbank Tower Two and the cladding is chasing up fast, the tower is really showing how it will catch the sunlight now.
Construction & regeneration
26 Dec 2018 - Daniel Sturley
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The Construction of Bank Tower Two - December 2018
Wates Group's Bank Tower Two is now completing the final floor, the top two stories being higher floors that are now clearly visible. Many photos in this update covering 16th and 22nd December.
The Construction of Bank Tower Two - December 2018
Wates Group's Bank Tower Two is now completing the final floor, the top two stories being higher floors that are now clearly visible. Many photos in this update covering 16th and 22nd December.
Construction & regeneration
22 Nov 2018 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two
The main structure of Bank Tower Two on Broad Street is just a floor short of topping out, it looks great on the skyline at the moment all lit up with temporary lighting. A big gallery of photos in this update.
The main structure of Bank Tower Two on Broad Street is just a floor short of topping out, it looks great on the skyline at the moment all lit up with temporary lighting. A big gallery of photos in this update.
Construction & regeneration
29 Oct 2018 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two
Bank Tower Two now has it's main structure up to the 29th floor and much more cladding is installed or being prepared. The tower looks amazing in the winter sunlight! More photos in the full post.
Bank Tower Two now has it's main structure up to the 29th floor and much more cladding is installed or being prepared. The tower looks amazing in the winter sunlight! More photos in the full post.
Construction & regeneration
21 Oct 2018 - Daniel Sturley
Gallery
The Construction of Bank Tower Two
The scene from the Library of Birmingham shows how Bank Tower Two is rising well above the others in the westside cluster with several floors still to go. Over 20 photos in this update.
The scene from the Library of Birmingham shows how Bank Tower Two is rising well above the others in the westside cluster with several floors still to go. Over 20 photos in this update.