The remaining parts of the building do not have the detailed finish or overall architectural quality which would be expected of a structure of this date which was recommended for designation. The repetition of the pre-cast panels across the building creates an impression of regimentation and the turning of the corners is poorly handled. This is particularly apparent on the bank building, where the external treatment of the third floor is ungainly and the edges of the canted corners appear unduly clumsy and unresolved. And while the interior of the banking hall is of interest, it is not matched by the interiors elsewhere, which lack coherence and aesthetic quality." In November 2014 owners British Land sold the building to Sterling Property Ventures and Rockspring as development partners. The purchase price was not disclosed however it is thought to be in the region of £15 million. In June 2015 a planning application was submitted to demolish the existing tower and replace with a new 26 storey tower. The proposed £60 million steel, aluminium and glazed building, designed by Doone Silver Kerr, will provide a net floor area of . The building will be the tallest office building in Birmingham at 108 metres. It will comprise of office space over 19 floors, with floor plates up to , and a terrace on the 18th level. A restaurant and retail will be provided at street level and a double height restaurant will be located at the top of the building. In all, the proposals outline of leisure space. The existing cast aluminium Natwest banking hall doors created and made by Henry Haig, will be incorporated into the new building in a prominent publicly accessible space at the request of the Haig family. Demolition and construction Initial scaffolding for demolition began to be erected in July 2015 and a tower crane was installed on 20 September 2015. Demolition took place between September 2015 and January 2017. In February 2018 it was announced that Royal BAM Group had won an £80 million contract to build the new tower. Work started in June 2019, with a completion date of 2021. See also List of tallest buildings and structures in Birmingham References External links Skyscrapernews entry on the tower Emporis: NatWest Tower Emporis: 103 Colmore Row Skyscraperpage entry 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham – Website Buildings and structures completed in 1976 Buildings and structures demolished in 2017 Brutalist