Willis Building

GPTKB entity

Statements (104)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:accessibility ADA compliant
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Foster_and_Partners
gptkb:Sir_Norman_Foster
gptkbp:architectural_style Postmodern
High-tech architecture
gptkbp:area 10,000 square meters
gptkbp:art_installations yes
features local art installations
gptkbp:awards gptkb:award
gptkb:British_Council_for_Offices_Award
gptkb:RIBA_Award_1976
gptkbp:building_footprint large
gptkbp:building_type gptkb:urban_area
commercial
gptkbp:certification LEED Certified
gptkbp:civic_engagement yes
gptkbp:code B1
gptkbp:community yes
gptkbp:community_engagement yes
engages with local community initiatives
gptkbp:community_events hosts community events
gptkbp:community_impact contributes to local economy
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1975
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Balfour_Beatty
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:steel
glass and steel
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1971
gptkb:1972
gptkb:1975
gptkbp:cultural_events venue for cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in architectural studies
gptkbp:cultural_significance local heritage
gptkbp:design sustainable design principles
recognized for innovative design
gptkbp:design_feature open floor plan
open-plan office layout
gptkbp:elevation gptkb:East_Anglia
120 meters above sea level
gptkbp:energy_rating BREEAM Excellent
gptkbp:environmental_impact low environmental impact
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives BREEAM Excellent
gptkbp:facilities conference rooms available
gptkbp:fire_department compliant with fire safety regulations
gptkbp:floors gptkb:10
gptkb:25
gptkb:28
8
100,000 square feet
20,000 square meters
gptkbp:fuel_economy high energy efficiency standards
gptkbp:function gptkb:office
gptkbp:has_historical_building no
yes
gptkbp:has_parking gptkb:300
underground parking available
gptkbp:has_public_transport excellent
close to Ipswich railway station
gptkbp:height 120 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance first high-rise in Ipswich
part of Ipswich's architectural heritage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Willis Building
gptkbp:inspiration natural light
gptkbp:interior_features modern interior design
gptkbp:internet_access high-speed
high-speed internet access available
gptkbp:land_use mixed-use
gptkbp:landmark gptkb:Ipswich
yes
local landmark
Ipswich skyline
gptkbp:landscape surrounding landscaped areas
gptkbp:local_business yes
gptkbp:local_economy supports local businesses
gptkbp:location gptkb:Ipswich,_England
gptkbp:nearest_railway_station gptkb:Ipswich_Station
gptkbp:notable_feature glass facade
curved glass facade
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Willis_Towers_Watson
gptkb:Willis_Group_Holdings
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:Willis_Faber_and_Dumas_Headquarters
gptkbp:public_access yes
limited
gptkbp:public_art yes
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2004
gptkb:2009
modernization
gptkbp:safety_features advanced safety features installed
gptkbp:safety_rating high
gptkbp:seating_capacity yes
nearby park
gptkbp:security_features 24/7 security
24/7 security presence
gptkbp:services offers business services to tenants
gptkbp:significance first building in the UK to have air conditioning
gptkbp:significant_event opened to public
opened to the public in 1975
gptkbp:style gptkb:Modernist
gptkbp:sustainability_features energy-efficient design
gptkbp:tenant_diversity diverse range of tenants
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:uses gptkb:office
gptkbp:viewing_platform no
yes