The footprint was decreased from that of the tower approved in the 2000 masterplan. This was to complement the residential use of the building, which had been proposed as mixed-use in the 2000 masterplan. Whilst the roof height was planned to be 147 metres, the façade overrun increased the overall height to 152 metres. The roof line has a serrated edge. On the 50th floor there was to have been a sky bar with a public viewing platform, extended to three storeys, above which would have been a plant room. There was to be a total of 706 apartment units in the tower, 60 of which were to have been serviced suites. Facilities for the residents included a lounge on the ground floor and a library. Residents were to have had their own entrance to the building. This would provide access to the residents' reading room. A hotel-style lobby of would have provided public access to the three restaurants and the top floor sky bar. See also Big City Plan List of tallest buildings and structures in Birmingham Notes References Planning application number C/03635/07/RES (submitted 13 June 2007) Skyscrapernews.com's entry on the current tower Skyscrapernews.com's entry on the old tower "Birmingham finally set for new heights with The V Building" - Emporis.com (submitted 16 March 2007) "The V Building goes into planning" - Emporis.com (submitted 20 June 2007) External links The V Building website Official website of Arena Central Dandara website Civicarts website Miller Group project page Birmingham.gov.uk Emporis.com - Building ID - 295037 Buildings and structures in Birmingham, West Midlands Proposed skyscrapers in England Residential skyscrapers in England Skyscrapers in Birmingham, West Midlands