What is Tower 42?
Q: What is Tower 42?
A: Tower 42, previously known as the NatWest tower or National Westminster Tower, is a skyscraper in the City of London, England.
Q: Why was the design of Tower 42 made to resemble the NatWest logo?
A: From the top, the design of the building is made to resemble the NatWest logo.
Q: When was Tower 42 constructed and when was it opened?
A: Tower 42 was constructed between 1971 and 1980, first occupied in 1980 and opened on 11 June 1981 by Queen Elizabeth II.
Q: How long did Tower 42 remain the tallest building in the City of London?
A: Tower 42 remained the tallest building in the city of London for 30 years until the completion of Heron Tower in December 2009.
Q: What was the cost of building Tower 42?
A: The cost to build Tower 42 was £72 million (£283 million today).
Q: What are the facilities available at Tower 42?
A: Tower 42 has grade A office spaces, a restaurant on the 24th floor, and a champagne and seafood bar on the 42nd floor.
Q: Who opened Tower 42 and when?
A: Tower 42 was opened on 11 June 1981 by Queen Elizabeth II.
