One Eastside
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| One Eastside | |
|---|---|
 One Eastside during construction in February 2025 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | James Watt Queensway, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Construction started | 2023 |
| Completed | 2026 |
| Height | |
| Height | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 51 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Glancy Nicholls Architects |
| Engineer | Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (Europe) LLP |
One Eastside is a residential skyscraper in Birmingham, England. It is 155 metres (509 ft) tall, and 51 storeys,[1] making it the joint-tallest building in Birmingham and the West Midlands, alongside Octagon. One Eastside and Octagon are Birmingham's first buildings to be taller than 150 m (490 ft), and are defined as skyscrapers by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat.[2]
The scheme also includes a second 16-storey building. It is being developed by local developer Court Collaboration.[3] The scheme is located near the upcoming HS2 terminus station. It is expected to cost £160 million.[4]
Planning
In 2019 planning permission was originally approved.[5] In 2021 planning permission was granted again by the Birmingham City Council.[6]
Construction
Construction of the tower began in 2023.[1] The building topped out on 10 July 2025 and is expected to complete in 2026.[7]
