Millbank Tower

Completed in 1963, the 118m tall Millbank Tower quickly established itself as a defining feature of London’s post war skyline and became a symbol of the city’s shift toward modernist high rise architecture. The City of Westminster building rose to prominence when it overtook St Paul’s Cathedral as the tallest building in London, before being overtaken by the Post Office Tower in 1965.

In recognition of its architectural and historical significance, Millbank Tower was designated a Grade II listed building in 1995, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Clients

Legal and General Assurance Society and Vickers Group (End User) and John Mowlem & Co (Contractor)

Sector

High Rise

Legacy

Value

N/A

Scale

34-storey office building

Services
  • Delivery Architect

What DMWR did

Millbank Tower initiated the practice, and in DMWR were appointed the delivery architect. Taking responsibility for translating the conceptual design into a fully realised building. Working alongside the lead designers, DMWR oversaw the technical development, coordination, and on site execution of the project, ensuring that the tower’s innovative modernist vision was achieved to the highest standards.

Their involvement was instrumental in bringing one of London’s most ambitious high rise structures to completion, contributing to a landmark that would shape the city’s skyline for decades to come.

The Outcome

Today, Millbank Tower stands not only as an iconic part of London’s skyline but also as a testament to DMWR’s early expertise in large scale architectural delivery. Its enduring status; both as a Grade II listed building and marks it as a proud legacy project in the studio’s long history of shaping the built environment.

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