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Identification
Name
Trellick Tower
Emporis Building ID
110688
Location
Main address
5 Golborne Road
Address as text
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ZIP
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District
Kensington and Chelsea
City
London
State
England
Country
United Kingdom
Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (tip)
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Height (architectural)
98.10 m
Floors (above ground)
32
Construction start
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Construction end
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Units
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Structure in General
Construction type
high-rise building
Current status
existing [completed]
Structural material
concrete
Architectural style
brutalism
Usages
Main usages
residential
Features and Amenities
National landmark
Facts
Trellick Tower was approved in 1967 as Block A of the Edenham Street project.
The services tower is free-standing and is linked to the accommodation block by walkways. The projection on the upper services tower is the boiler room.
Trellick Tower is similar to Erno Goldfinger's Balfron Tower.
The building was influenced by the social housing principles exhibited in Le Corbusier's Unité d`Habitation in Marseille.
Trellick is the tallest social housing block in Europe.
Trellick Tower has a hand-machined bush-hammered textural finish.
The flats have windows on two or even three sides, to maximise light input.
The apartments have large balconies clad in cedar wood.
In the 70s and 80s Trellick suffered from the intrusion of prostitutes and drug abusers in the communal areas until the recent introduction of a concierge, entry phones and CCTV.
The tower is a local landmark.
The tower has frequently featured in TV commercials.
Trellick Tower was given Grade II Listing in 1998.
Companies involved in this building

architect: Ernö Goldfinger & Associates Architects

Other companies:
Greater London Council, Reef Associates Ltd.
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