Octagon, Birmingham
| Octagon | |
|---|---|
Octagon in the final stages of construction, March 2025 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Topped-out |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Paradise, Birmingham |
| Town or city | Birmingham |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 52°28′51″N 1°54′25″W / 52.48092°N 1.90681°W |
| Construction started | 2022 |
| Completed | 2025 |
| Height | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 49 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Glenn Howells Architects |
| Engineer | Skidmore, Owings, Jack Rees and Merrill (Europe) LLP |
| Website | |
| paradisebirmingham.co.uk | |
The Octagon is a 155 m (509 ft) tall, 49-storey residential skyscraper in Birmingham, England. The building is part of the Paradise redevelopment scheme in the city centre and is designed by Glenn Howells Architects. It is currently the tallest building in the city and the tallest octagonal residential skyscraper in the world.
Due to its unique design, the Octagon has become a landmark building for the city. The tower houses 364 homes, being 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed apartments.