CityPoint

CityPoint stands on Ropemaker Street at the northern edge of the City of London, the historic heart of the capital. Built in 1967 as Britannic House for British Petroleum, it was the first City tower to rise above St Paul’s Cathedral. The 35-storey block was designed by F. Milton Cashmore and H. N. W. Grosvenor. After BP left in 1991 it became Britannic Tower, then in 2000 it was enlarged and renamed CityPoint. A 2005 sale for over £500 million made it one of the biggest City deals at the time. The building’s height grew from 122 metres to 127 metres in the refurbishment led by Sheppard Robson. In 2007 it changed hands again for £650 million, briefly holding the UK record for the most expensive sale. Nearby towers such as The Heron and Ropemaker Place have joined the skyline since. Despite its modern profile, CityPoint remains rooted in the City’s long history of commerce and architecture. Visitors see a sleek glass tower rising above the surrounding office blocks. Inside, the refurbished floors offer flexible workspaces and panoramic views across the City. The base sits close to Moorgate station, linking to the rest of London. From the pavement the building’s height is clear against the sky. Its neighbours include a 36-storey residential tower and a 90-metre office block, all part of a growing cluster. The tower’s changing names and uses reflect the City’s evolving business landscape.