The Octagon (Birmingham)

The Octagon
The Octagon in the final stages of construction, March 2025
Interactive map of the The Octagon area
Record height
Tallest in Birmingham since 2024[I]
Preceded byBT Tower
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationParadise, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Coordinates52°28′51″N 1°54′25″W / 52.48092°N 1.90681°W / 52.48092; -1.90681
Construction started2022
Completed2025
Height
Height155 m (509 ft)
Technical details
Floor count49
Design and construction
ArchitectGlenn Howells Architects
EngineerSkidmore, Owings, Jack Rees and Merrill (Europe) LLP
Website
www.theoctagonbirmingham.co.uk
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The Octagon is a 155 m (509 ft) tall, 49-storey residential skyscraper in Birmingham, England. The building is part of the Paradise redevelopment scheme in the city centre and is designed by Glenn Howells Architects. As of October 2025, it is the tallest building in the city and according to its developers "the world’s first pure octagonal residential skyscraper".

Due to its unique design, The Octagon has become a landmark building for the city. The tower houses 364 homes, being 1 bed, 2 bed and 3 bed apartments.