| Sky Plaza | |
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| Alternative names | The Plaza Phase Three |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Skyscraper[1] |
| Location | Clay Pit Lane,Arena Quarter, Leeds, England |
| Coordinates | 53°48′15.9″N1°32′36.2″W / 53.804417°N 1.543389°W /53.804417; -1.543389 |
| Construction started | 2007 |
| Completed | 2009 |
| Height | |
| Roof | 103 m (338 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 34 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Carey Jones Architects Ltd |
| Developer | Unite Group plc |
| Main contractor | Shepherd Construction |
Sky Plaza is a 34-storey, residentialskyscraper, inArena Quarter,Leeds,West Yorkshire, England.
The building is the second phase of a development inLeeds city centre, and contains 533 student apartments. It was the world's tallest student accommodation building at 103 metres (338 ft) when completed,[2] although it has since been passed by others includingAltus House, Leeds.[3] It can be seen from as far as 25 miles (40 km) from most areas, and is easily identifiable at night with its flashing aircraft warning light.[4]
The original planning application was an approved 26-storey scheme which was altered into the 34-storey tower. The design was submitted by Carey Jones Architects and the main contractor wasShepherd Construction. Construction took place from 2007 to 2009.[2]
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