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Approved - The world s first octagon-shaped residential tower at Paradise site in Birmingham
Councillors voted unanimously in favour of the plans despite concerns raised by the Ancient Monument Society
16:56, 29 APR 2021
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Plans to build the âworldâs first purely octagonal residential tower in Birmingham have been unanimously approved.
World s first octagon-shaped residential tower unveiled for Paradise site in Birmingham
The colour of the building will be highly variable depending on the lighting and the angle of view
17:07, 22 APR 2021
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The world s first purely octagonal residential tower - part of the Paradise development - is set for approval.
Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery to remain closed throughout 2021 to allow for essential work
The reopening will be launched with a transformation of BMAGs iconic Round Room.
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.-Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery will remain closed throughout 2021 while essential electrical upgrade work of Birminghams Council House complex takes place. While the building is closed Birmingham Museums Trust will continue to share items and stories from Birminghams collections with audiences in a variety of exciting and engaging ways both online and in the community.
BMAG is currently closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic but plans for reopening in time for the 2022 Commonwealth Games are already underway. Next year also marks the 160th anniversary of the birth of Birminghams collection and in celebration of this key moment, when the eyes of the world will be on the city, Birmingham Museums will use this opportunity to re-invigorate its collection re-interpreting it for the 2