The headquarters of Abbey Life were constructed of reinforced concrete and the design resembled a seaside pavilion, with blue-green reflective glass, balconies and railings. The topping out ceremony was held on 22nd June 1990. The building was officially opened a year later on 7th June 1991 by David Mellor MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury. The plaque unveiled in the floor of the atrium, which extended from the first floor to the full height of the four-storey building, was set into a 27 foot diameter floor-mounted illuminated clock.
This image was catalogued as part of the Breaking New Ground Project in partnership with the John Laing Charitable Trust in 2019-20.
This is part of the Series: JLP01/11 John Laing Photographic Collection Colour Negatives and Contact Sheets; within the Collection: JLP01 John Laing Photographic Collection
© Historic England Archive. John Laing Photographic Collection
Late 20th Century Commercial Office, People
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