East Side Plaza Portsmouth

1 Gunwharf Quays, also known as East Side Plaza Tower or the Gunwharf Tower Building, is a 101-metre (331 ft) tall residential building with 26 floors, located in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom. It is commonly referred to as The Lipstick because of its shape, and was successfully completed in 2008.[1] It has, at its base, a Brasserie Blanc restaurant.

No. 1 Gunwharf Quays
Main façade of the skyscraper as seen from Haslar
Location in Portsmouth, Hampshire
Alternative namesEast Side Plaza Tower
The Lipstick
Gunwharf Tower Building
General information
StatusComplete
TypeResidential
Architectural stylePostmodern
Address1 Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Coordinates50.795418°N 1.103418°W / 50.795418; -1.103418
Construction started2005
Completed2008
Height101 m (331 ft)
Technical details
Floor count26
Design and construction
ArchitectBroadway Malyan
Structural engineerGifford Ltd
Main contractorByrne Brothers
Other information
Seating typeResidential
References
[1][2]

The tower was the flagship of a 3-part project that consisted of The Blue Building, The Crescent and The East Size Plaza tower (No1. Gunwharf Quays). The £50m project was completed in 2010.[2]

The building also won Best Urban Regeneration Housing Scheme in 2004.[3]

References

  1. "1 Gunwharf Quays". Skyscrapernews.com.
  2. "East Side Plaza Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth". StrideResourcing.com.
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