Ontario Tower

The Ontario Tower, located in Blackwall in the former docklands area of east London, is a residential housing block in the New Providence Wharf development on the north side of the River Thames.[1]

Ontario Tower
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationLondon, E14
United Kingdom
Coordinates51.5067°N 0.00469°W / 51.5067; -0.00469
Opening2006
ManagementBallymore Asset Management
Height
Roof104 m (341 ft)
Technical details
Floor count32
Lifts/elevators3
Design and construction
Architect(s)Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
DeveloperBallymore Group

It was built by property development company Ballymore[2] and designed by architects Skidmore, Owings and Merrill.[3][4] The Ontario Tower is a primarily glass and aluminium design. Its roof is sloped, with a blue LED-rimmed elliptical profile.[1]

Construction began in 2004 and was completed in 2006. The tower is 155.55m in height, has 32 floors[1] and 256 apartments.[2]

References

  1. "Ontario Tower". Emporis. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015. Retrieved: 24 June 2021.
  2. "The NPW Buildings". New Providence Wharf Leaseholders & Residents Association (NPWLRA). Retrieved: 24 June 2021.
  3. Morgan, Edel (15 November 2007). "Perching high above Canary Wharf beside the Thames". Irish Times. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
  4. "Ontario Tower". Emtec Products. Retrieved 24 June 2021.
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