LONDON | St. George Wharf Tower | 181m | 50 fl | T/O

***wjfox*** · May 8th, 2007, 01:27 AM

St George's Wharf (Vauxhall Tower)
London

Height: 181m
Floors: 49
Architect: Broadway Malyan
Developer: St George

Links:
Broadway Malyan
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=119

Notes:
- If built, the Vauxhall Tower would be the tallest residential building in the UK.

- Energy efficiency is one of the Vauxhall Tower's most important aspects. The structure is topped by a wind turbine, which
will power the tower's common lighting. At the base of the tower, water will be drawn from the London Aquifer and heat pump
technology will be used to remove warmth from the water in the winter to heat the apartments. The tower will require 70%
less energy compared to a normal building and CO2 release will be between 50-65% of normal emissions. It will be triple glazed
to minimise heat loss and gain, with low ‘e’ glazing and ventilated blinds between the glazing to further reduce heat gain.

Current Status:
Due to the proximity of this tower to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the project had to go through a public inquiry.
A final decision was made by the Deputy Prime Minister in April 2005 and the tower was approved. Construction is finishing
on the neighouring midrises. The tower itself is the final phase in this development and is confirmed to be rising in 2008.

***wjfox*** · May 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM

Models on display in the marketing suite, thanks to potto for these -

Newcastle Guy · May 8th, 2007, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjfox2002

Models on display in the marketing suite, thanks to potto for these -

Great pics, I have a new found fondness for this tower. If the cladding is of a good standard, it could be an excellent project

SpaceMonkey · May 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM

What a beautiful tower....one of the best looking residential towers in the world.

Go London!

Myster E · May 8th, 2007, 01:36 AM

I'm actually one of the few who really likes this project although the other three highrises look a bit horrid and remind me of the orion tower we have here in Birmingham.

BTW, wasn't there another highrise project consisting of twin towers nearby?

***wjfox*** · May 8th, 2007, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myster E

BTW, wasn't there another highrise project consisting of twin towers nearby?

Yes, there are several... potentially another 4 skyscrapers of similar height, plus a couple of 100m towers.

Strangely though, there's been no news about these.

***wjfox*** · May 8th, 2007, 01:36 AM

For those who are unfamiliar with London, I've drawn this quick diagram to show the location -

jonovision · May 8th, 2007, 05:11 AM

I love this entire development. the tower is very nice, but to be honest I prefer the design of the midrise buildings.

Sentient Seas · May 8th, 2007, 10:31 AM

I like this project alot, I am fond of the round or circular towers as well.

JWvW · May 8th, 2007, 01:01 PM

ok those flats in the midrises are going to be absolutely priceless. that much is clear. verrryyyy nice

Monkey · May 8th, 2007, 02:38 PM

^ The midrises are largely complete now. They are pricy but far from being the most expensive in London.

JWvW · May 8th, 2007, 02:45 PM

well yeah it's not the most expensive location true, but being the most expensive city in the world it is expensive enough

KoolKeatz · May 8th, 2007, 07:29 PM

Looks nice. Good Job

Insane alex · May 8th, 2007, 09:39 PM

Nice! I like it!

poshbakerloo · May 8th, 2007, 10:26 PM

that tower looks amazing....

Its AlL gUUd · May 9th, 2007, 02:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poshbakerloo

that tower looks amazing....

sure does, i think its pretty underated tbh

gamma_ray_burst · May 9th, 2007, 05:13 PM

just a curiosity.
what is the price of the flats

***wjfox*** · May 9th, 2007, 08:37 PM

A 2-bedroom flat costs £550,000 (about $1,100,000 USD).

http://movings.webdadi.biz/results.d...t+george+wharf

Luke · July 2nd, 2007, 02:49 PM

Story in the Evening Standard today.

Under the freedom of information act the Conservatives have got hold of letters and advice sent to John Prescott by his advisers advocating that the tower be refused planning permission.

Essentially they said that the tower had too little affordable housing, didn't do much in terms of regeneration for the area and that the benefits of the scheme did not outway the negative impact of the development.

The Evening Standard in its editorial suggests it was approved on some whim of Prescott's and that in the future no minister would dare take such a decision against advice if the advice could be made public.

eddie88 · July 2nd, 2007, 10:07 PM

it looks very dubai

May 8th, 2007, 01:27 AM	#1
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,159 Likes (Received): 922	LONDON \| St. George Wharf Tower \| 181m \| 50 fl \| T/O St George's Wharf (Vauxhall Tower) London Height: 181m Floors: 49 Architect: Broadway Malyan Developer: St George Links: Broadway Malyan http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=119 Notes: - If built, the Vauxhall Tower would be the tallest residential building in the UK. - Energy efficiency is one of the Vauxhall Tower's most important aspects. The structure is topped by a wind turbine, which will power the tower's common lighting. At the base of the tower, water will be drawn from the London Aquifer and heat pump technology will be used to remove warmth from the water in the winter to heat the apartments. The tower will require 70% less energy compared to a normal building and CO2 release will be between 50-65% of normal emissions. It will be triple glazed to minimise heat loss and gain, with low ‘e’ glazing and ventilated blinds between the glazing to further reduce heat gain. Current Status: Due to the proximity of this tower to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the project had to go through a public inquiry. A final decision was made by the Deputy Prime Minister in April 2005 and the tower was approved. Construction is finishing on the neighouring midrises. The tower itself is the final phase in this development and is confirmed to be rising in 2008. Last edited by desertpunk; November 12th, 2012 at 02:50 AM.

May 8th, 2007, 10:31 AM	#9
Sentient Seas Industrial Twilight Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,097 Likes (Received): 0	I like this project alot, I am fond of the round or circular towers as well. __________________ "Only the dead have seen the end of war" - Plato

May 8th, 2007, 09:39 PM	#14
Insane alex Stockholm rules! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Stockholm, Sweden/ Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 1,737 Likes (Received): 1	Nice! I like it! __________________ Stockholm projects http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=449245 Countries i've been to: Australia, Austria, Canada, Brazil, China, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Lichtenstein, Germany, The Netherlands, Latvia, Italy, UK, USA, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Hungary, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hong Kong.

May 8th, 2007, 10:26 PM	#15
poshbakerloo *Alexxx* Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, Manchester, Sheffield, Moscow Posts: 4,649 Likes (Received): 20	that tower looks amazing.... __________________ "BEFORE WE MARRY...I HAVE A SECRET!" I <3 London

July 2nd, 2007, 02:49 PM	#19
Luke Blackboard Monitor Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,303 Likes (Received): 0	Story in the Evening Standard today. Under the freedom of information act the Conservatives have got hold of letters and advice sent to John Prescott by his advisers advocating that the tower be refused planning permission. Essentially they said that the tower had too little affordable housing, didn't do much in terms of regeneration for the area and that the benefits of the scheme did not outway the negative impact of the development. The Evening Standard in its editorial suggests it was approved on some whim of Prescott's and that in the future no minister would dare take such a decision against advice if the advice could be made public. __________________ The latest movie reviews - www.sharemypopcorn.co.uk

May 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#2
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,159 Likes (Received): 922	Models on display in the marketing suite, thanks to potto for these -

May 8th, 2007, 01:29 AM	#4
SpaceMonkey BANNED Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 52 Likes (Received): 0	What a beautiful tower....one of the best looking residential towers in the world. Go London!

May 8th, 2007, 01:36 AM	#5
Myster E Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Birmingham Posts: 1,288 Likes (Received): 5	I'm actually one of the few who really likes this project although the other three highrises look a bit horrid and remind me of the orion tower we have here in Birmingham. BTW, wasn't there another highrise project consisting of twin towers nearby?

May 8th, 2007, 05:11 AM	#8
jonovision Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Halifax Posts: 488 Likes (Received): 0	I love this entire development. the tower is very nice, but to be honest I prefer the design of the midrise buildings.

May 8th, 2007, 01:01 PM	#10
JWvW tunelion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,116 Likes (Received): 1	ok those flats in the midrises are going to be absolutely priceless. that much is clear. verrryyyy nice

May 8th, 2007, 02:38 PM	#11
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	^ The midrises are largely complete now. They are pricy but far from being the most expensive in London.

May 8th, 2007, 02:45 PM	#12
JWvW tunelion Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 3,116 Likes (Received): 1	well yeah it's not the most expensive location true, but being the most expensive city in the world it is expensive enough

May 8th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#13
KoolKeatz █████████ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Berlin Posts: 996 Likes (Received): 46	Looks nice. Good Job

May 9th, 2007, 05:13 PM	#17
gamma_ray_burst urban astrophysicist Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Milan [X] - München - La Silla - Trieste - København Posts: 3,237 Likes (Received): 19	just a curiosity. what is the price of the flats

May 9th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#18
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,159 Likes (Received): 922	A 2-bedroom flat costs £550,000 (about $1,100,000 USD). http://movings.webdadi.biz/results.d...t+george+wharf

July 2nd, 2007, 10:07 PM	#20
eddie88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 665 Likes (Received): 1	it looks very dubai

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