Castlemead
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| Castlemead | |
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| Location | Bristol, England |
| Status | completed |
| Groundbreaking | 1973 |
| Opening | 1981 |
| Use | offices |
| Roof | 80 meters |
| Floor count | 19 |
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| Architect | A.J. Hines |
Castlemead is the tallest high-rise building in Bristol, England. Designed by A.J. Hines and started in 1973, work was halted by a recession in the property market and it was completed in 1981. The building has a roof height of 80 metres or 262 feet and consists of 19 floors, all of which are offices.
Companies contained within the building include: Halifax Building Society (part of HBOS Group), Rio Tinto Mining & Exploration Company, the AA Motor School Call Centre, Lloyds TSB Corporate Banking Finance and the Institute Of Directors Conference Facilities.
It has a small, unsubsidised restaurant on the Terrace level.
The building is a short walk from Castle Park and the Canal, Broadmead Shopping Centre and the pubs and bars of Baldwin and Corn Streets, and is not far from the Waterfront/College Green/Park Street area of Bristol.
The building is also utilized by various organisations including Lloyds TSB and the City of Bristol College for holding exams.
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