Beetham Tower, Birmingham

10 Holloway Circus (also referred to as the Holloway Circus Tower or Beetham Tower) is a 121.5-metre (399 ft) tall mixed-use skyscraper in Birmingham city centre, England. It is named after the developers, Beetham Organization, and was designed by Ian Simpson and built by Laing O'Rourke. When it was completed in 2006, it was estimated to have cost around £72 million to construct. The entire development covers an area of 650 square metres (7,000 sq ft). It is the 2nd tallest building in Birmingham and the 25th tallest building in the United Kingdom. It has 39 floors, and is the second tallest building in the city after the 152 m (499 ft) British Telecom Tower. However, three other skyscrapers which have been approved threatening its...