Oriel Chambers
53°24′23″N 2°59′36″W / 53.4065°N 2.9932°W
| Oriel Chambers | |
|---|---|
Front view of Oriel Chambers | |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Victorian architecture |
| Town or city | Liverpool |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 53°24′23″N 2°59′36″W / 53.4065°N 2.9932°W |
| Year(s) built | 1864 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Peter Ellis |
| Designations | |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Oriel Chambers |
| Designated | 12 July 1966 |
| Reference no. | 1291943 |
Oriel Chambers is an office building located on Water Street near the town hall in Liverpool, England. It was the world's first building featuring a metal-framed glass curtain wall, which has since become a defining feature of skyscrapers around the world. Designed by architect Peter Ellis and built in 1864, it has been Grade I listed since 1966 due to its outstanding importance.