Location: 51 Lime Street, London, England, United Kingdom Status: Complete Completion Date: 2007 Height: 125 metres Floor Area: 51,000 square metres Architect: Norman Foster Steel Contractor: William Hare Deck Profile: Ribdeck 80
The Willis Building stands opposite the famous Lloyd’s building in the heart of the City of London. The building features an iconic “stepped” design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 and 68 metres respectively.
Constructed between 2004 and 2007, it was a significant addition to the London skyline, becoming the third tallest building in the City after 30 St Mary Axe and CityPoint.
The core was topped out in July 2006, with Ribdeck 80 specified throughout the structure primarily due to its excellent load carrying properties and unrivalled ability to carry long unpropped spans. 51 Lime Street is the first in a wave of new skyscrapers planned for the area.
