BUILDINGS OF INTEREST

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BUILDINGS OF INTEREST THAT ARE LOCATED NEAR THE WEIR

The Royal Mail Building (Tomb Street Sorting Office)

  • Built: 1983
  • Replaced: The original Royal Mail Sorting Office on High Street, which was demolished due to its deteriorating condition and to make way for the Laganside development.
  • Architect: The Building Design Partnership (BDP)
  • Developer: Royal Mail
  • Significance: A notable example of Brutalist architecture in Belfast, characterized by its exposed concrete structure and geometric shapes. It was designed to accommodate the Royal Mail's sorting and distribution operations, with large open-plan spaces and a loading dock for mail vehicles. It served as the main sorting office for Belfast until it was closed in 2010.

The Boat

  • Built: 2008
  • Architect: Todd Architects
  • Developer: Laganside Corporation and Ewart Properties
  • Significance: A residential building known for its unique boat-like shape and prime location along the River Lagan.

The Obel Tower

  • Built: 2011
  • Architect: WDR & RT Taggart Architects
  • Developer: The Laganside Corporation and Ewart Properties
  • Significance: The tallest building in Northern Ireland, a mixed-use building that houses apartments, offices, and retail space. It is a prominent landmark on the Belfast skyline, with a curved facade inspired by the city's shipbuilding heritage.