Octagon, Birmingham

Octagon
Octagon in the final stages of construction, March 2025
General information
StatusTopped-out
TypeResidential
LocationParadise, Birmingham
Town or cityBirmingham
CountryUnited Kingdom
Coordinates52°28′51″N 1°54′25″W / 52.48092°N 1.90681°W / 52.48092; -1.90681
Construction started2022
Completed2025
Height155 m (509 ft)
Technical details
Floor count49
Design and construction
Architect(s)Glenn Howells Architects
EngineerSkidmore, 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.