First terror-proof tower goes up
First terror-proof tower goes up
- 2002
- Building 13 December 2002, 9(1) .
Britain's first terrorist-proof tower, capable of withstanding aircraft and biological terror attacks, is under construction at Canary Wharf. The 33 storey head office for Barclay's is the first skyscraper to be built in the UK since September 11. The enhanced specifications include more escape staircases, and the air-conditioning intake will be placed on the roof to hinder biological attacks. The tower is due to be completed at the end of 2004.
TERRORIST ATTACKS
SKYSCRAPERS
SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS
Britain's first terrorist-proof tower, capable of withstanding aircraft and biological terror attacks, is under construction at Canary Wharf. The 33 storey head office for Barclay's is the first skyscraper to be built in the UK since September 11. The enhanced specifications include more escape staircases, and the air-conditioning intake will be placed on the roof to hinder biological attacks. The tower is due to be completed at the end of 2004.
TERRORIST ATTACKS
SKYSCRAPERS
SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS