Oriel Chambers
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For the building in Kingston upon Hull housing WISE, see Oriel Chambers, Kingston upon Hull.
53.4065°N 2.9932°W / 53.4065; -2.9932
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Oriel Chambers | |
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General information | |
Architectural style | Victorian architecture |
Town or city | Liverpool |
Country | United Kingdom |
Coordinates | 53.4065°N 2.9932°W / 53.4065; -2.9932 |
Construction started | 1864 |
Completed | 1864 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Peter Ellis |
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Oriel Chambers is an office building located on Water Street near the town hall in Liverpool, England. It was the world's first building featuring a metal-framed glass curtain wall, which has since become a defining feature of skyscrapers around the world.[1] Designed by architect Peter Ellis and built in 1864, it has been grade I listed due to its outstanding importance.