Europa House, Portsmouth

***ill tonkso*** · September 12th, 2012, 06:33 PM

At 64m, 18 Storeys this is the tallest non-residential building (exc. Spinnaker) in Portsmouth. Completed in 1969 it served as the European HQ for PALL Corporation (A fortune 1000 company) till they moved into new offices in the Suburbs.

The tower is formed of two parts. The main 12 storey office tower standing above a 6 storey carpark. The building is earmarked for conversion to Hotel use with height increase.

The view from The Hard.

Hotel Proposals.

Now overshadowed by taller buildings on the Harbour Skyline.

***gothicform*** · September 17th, 2012, 07:04 PM

a very generous 3 out of 10. having seen it it's a bloody boring building...

***ill tonkso*** · September 18th, 2012, 01:41 AM

Aye, the Carpark is depressing. I took photos from it once and it is one of the few places in Portsmouth I didn't feel comfortable with my camera out. The view must be pretty decent though. This and Zurich House are the first 'tall' office buildings I ever saw, growing up in Portsmouth (visiting family in Wolves was a highlight, driving past Brum

) but Zurich House is in a completely different league. Nothing overly special but still attractive, Europa is - as you say - boring though.

I am hoping the reclad will turn out well, afteral Travel Lodge gave us that abomination in Leicester. Done right, it has potential to look like a half decent addition to the city.

tropikana · October 5th, 2012, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gothicform

a very generous 3 out of 10. having seen it it's a bloody boring building...

4/10

bozenBDJ · April 30th, 2013, 12:36 PM

7/10

View Poll Results: Out of 10
10	0	0%
9	0	0%
8	0	0%
7	1	20.00%
6	0	0%
5	0	0%
4	2	40.00%
3	1	20.00%
2	1	20.00%
1	0	0%
Voters: 5. You may not vote on this poll

September 12th, 2012, 06:33 PM	#1
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,135 Likes (Received): 218	Europa House, Portsmouth At 64m, 18 Storeys this is the tallest non-residential building (exc. Spinnaker) in Portsmouth. Completed in 1969 it served as the European HQ for PALL Corporation (A fortune 1000 company) till they moved into new offices in the Suburbs. The tower is formed of two parts. The main 12 storey office tower standing above a 6 storey carpark. The building is earmarked for conversion to Hotel use with height increase. The view from The Hard. Hotel Proposals. Now overshadowed by taller buildings on the Harbour Skyline. __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

September 18th, 2012, 01:41 AM	#3
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,135 Likes (Received): 218	Aye, the Carpark is depressing. I took photos from it once and it is one of the few places in Portsmouth I didn't feel comfortable with my camera out. The view must be pretty decent though. This and Zurich House are the first 'tall' office buildings I ever saw, growing up in Portsmouth (visiting family in Wolves was a highlight, driving past Brum ) but Zurich House is in a completely different league. Nothing overly special but still attractive, Europa is - as you say - boring though. I am hoping the reclad will turn out well, afteral Travel Lodge gave us that abomination in Leicester. Done right, it has potential to look like a half decent addition to the city. __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website Last edited by ill tonkso; September 18th, 2012 at 01:46 AM.

April 30th, 2013, 12:36 PM	#5
bozenBDJ the World Trade Center Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: BDJ, ID-KS Posts: 6,938 Likes (Received): 648	7/10 __________________ The World Trade Center is the shining beacon in/on the New York City skyline. You are all cordially invited to join the all-new GTC Indonesia thread. Brasil - a land of biodiversity - One photo per post \| Indonesia - One photo a day \| the World Trade Center \| Rate the Banjarmasin city skyline ! .

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

September 17th, 2012, 07:04 PM	#2
*gothicform* Bossman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not london Posts: 29,224 Likes (Received): 503	a very generous 3 out of 10. having seen it it's a bloody boring building...