Orion Building, Birmingham

Orion Building, Birmingham

The Orion Building is a 90-metre building on Navigation Street, Birmingham, England. As part of the development, the original façades of some of the previous buildings have been retained and incorporated into the lowrise sections of the complex. The complex consists of a 28-storey tower with five basement floors. It includes the city's first penthouse which was sold for £1.65 million. The tower is illuminated at night by strips of LEDs. The top part of the tower is completely glass. Below this, the tower consists of strips of glass set within pre-cast concrete panels.
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Sight Name: Orion Building
Sight Location: Birmingham, England (See walking tours in Birmingham)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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