Birmingham’s joint tallest tower has reached practical completion. The 51-storey tower One Eastside now rivals the 155-metre The Octagon, which was completed only in September 2025. The new build-to-rent development will welcome its first residents later this summer.
One Eastside is located beside the future HS2 Curzon Street station, while residents will also enjoy 360-degree unobstructed views across the city. Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) invested £200 million into One Eastside, having been delivered by Sphere Group. Built on a brownfield plot, it features 667 apartments “with spacious layouts, modern finishes and floor-to-ceiling windows”.
“The completion of One Eastside marks an important milestone in delivering 667 much-needed, new high-quality homes to continually meet the high demand for rental housing in the city,” said James Agar, head of real estate origination at PIC.
“As Birmingham’s tallest skyscraper, One Eastside has been designed around the needs and expectations of modern renters. A combination of premium apartments with a genuinely best-in-class amenity offering helps to create an unrivalled proposition that will help drive resident demand.
“Today’s residents increasingly seek more than just an apartment; they want flexibility, convenience, community and experiences within the buildings they call home. One Eastside delivers all of these requirements, providing an environment where people can live, work, socialise and connect.”
On top of the apartments, One Eastside is home to a dedicated spa, a fully equipped gym and wellness studio. Meanwhile, Luminary Bar & Lounge on the 49th floor offers co-working spaces, podcast rooms, a private dining room and an outdoor terrace; and The Quill & Forge, a tribute to the site’s former pub, has a piano lounge and a private cinema.
The Octagon and One Eastside might not be Birmingham’s tallest towers for long. A 60-storey residential tower is planned for Martineau Place—with the 2.7-acre shopping centre plot linking High Street and Corporation Street set to be demolished and replaced with new homes, retail space, and office accommodation.
