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London - Full Summary of Projects 12
 Click here to view scale diagrams of each tower. Click here for a 3-D flyaround of the City in 2012. Click here for a 3-D flyaround of Canary Wharf in 2012. Previous London summary threads: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- London Bridge Tower - the "Shard" Southwark SE1 Height: 310m Floors: 82 Architect: Renzo Piano Developer: Sellar Property Group Links: Official website Renzo Piano Building Workshop SkyscraperNews.com listing Station redevelopment SSC thread Construction timetable displayed on the current site Notes: - Irvine Sellar's landmark tower, dubbed the "Shard of Glass" by the media, will be the first building in the UK to break the 1000ft barrier. It will be nearly twice the height of the Gherkin, and could become the tallest building in Western Europe. - London's first truly "mixed use" tower, the floors will be divided as follows: http://www.willfox.com/images/skyscr...orsdiagram.jpg - At the lower levels, the skyscraper will extend the existing public concourse and open up routes connecting Guy's Hospital, King's College and the southern residential areas to the business communities stretching along the river. - 30% less energy will be required than for a conventional tall building through the extensive use of the latest conservation and recycling techniques and materials. A ventilated double skin façade will considerably reduce heat gain and increase comfort close to the facade. Excess heat from the offices will be used to heat the hotel and apartments and any additional excess heat will be dissipated naturally through a 16-storey radiator at the top of the tower. Winter gardens with operable louvre windows will be located on each floor allowing the occupants to connect with the outside world. - Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, the tower was structurally redesigned to improve stability and reduce evacuation times. - The total cost of the project is in excess of £1.2bn and includes major refurbishment of London Bridge tube and bus stations, along with other local transport improvements. Current Status: Following objections from English Heritage, and a lengthy public inquiry, London Bridge Tower was given final approval by the Deputy Prime Minister, John Prescott, on 19th November 2003. The tower has since gained tenants - Shangri-La Hotels, who will be occupying floors 34-52 - and Transport for London who will take a large chunk of the office space. PricewaterhouseCoopers have vacated the site, and demolition on Southwark Towers is now underway, with construction itself expected to start in early 2009, finishing just in time for the Olympics in 2012. Following recent funding issues, it appears the project is now back on track with the Qatari Government's buying of a one-third stake in the tower.  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bishopsgate Tower - "The Pinnacle" City of London Height: 288m Floors: 63 Architect: Kohn Pederson Fox Developer: Union Investment Real Estate AG (formerly known as DIFA) Links: SSC thread Bishopsgate Tower promotional video (23mb) SkyscraperNews page with additional renderings Notes: At 288m, the Bishopsgate Tower will form the dramatic centrepiece and soaring pinnacle of London’s financial district. It will be over 100 metres taller than the City's current tallest building, Tower 42. Plans for a tower on this site have been around since 2002. A previous design by Helmut Jahn was rejected after concerns about the base and top, and its bulky appearance on the skyline. This new design, however, is more sleek and elegantly proportioned. The architects of this new version, Kohn Pederson Fox, have created a tower which is more sensitive to the delicate City skyline, especially from Fleet Street, and complements the neighbouring proposals. Current Status: A planning application was submitted in June 2005. A revised planning application with a 19m height reduction was submitted and given final approval in April 2006. In November 2006, the developers secured funding for the project from Arab Investments. Demolition has now begun, and with funding and contracts secured, it has been confirmed that the tower will be built speculatively. Actual construction is expected to begin in February 2008, with completion in 2011. The full planning report for the tower can be accessed by clicking here.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Heron Tower 110 Bishopsgate City of London Height: 246m (202m roof + 44m spire) Floors: 47 Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates Developer: Heron International PLC Links: Skanska project page with news updates Mayor Ken Livingstone's comments Architects' project description SSC thread Notes: Heron Tower was "called in" by John Prescott the Secretary of State on 27th February 2001, who directed the Corporation not to grant planning permission and instead refer the application to him. The Public Inquiry was opened on 23rd October 2001 and closed on Monday 17th December 2001. On 22nd July 2002 The Secretary of State announced his decision; accepting and agreeing with the conclusion reached by the Inspector, and granted planning permission for the development of the Heron Tower. Prescott agreed that no significant harm would come to the setting of St Paul's cathedral and that some marginal impact on heritage interests was inevitable with any major development. He acknowledged that the tower would be "an elegant, graceful and well proportioned structure" and would contribute to the overall supply of office accommodation in the City, as well as boosting the economy. The Heron Tower scheme includes a second, smaller tower of around 100m, immediately adjacent to the main building's north side. This is Heron Plaza and will include 250,000 sq ft of retail space. Current Status: Demolition has now started and will be finished by December 2007. Gerald Ronson has now secured funding for this tower and is building it speculatively, meaning this project is almost certain to go ahead.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Riverside South Canary Wharf Height: 236m and 189m Floors: 45 and 37 Architect: Richard Rogers Developer: Canary Wharf Group Links: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners - project detail RS1 | RS2 SSC thread Notes: With space rapidly running out on the estate, Canary Wharf Group have big plans for expansion. It is confirmed that Riverside South is next in line for development and groundwork is already getting underway. This project is designed by Richard Rogers and consists of two towers either side of a shorter middle building. The tallest tower was recently given a height increase and is now 236m, making it structurally taller than 1 Canada Square (but still shorter by AOD height). In terms of floorspace, this will be the largest single office development in Europe - over 3 million square feet. Current Status: Approved in summer 2004 and given a height increase in April 2007. Groundwork is underway. Click here for the construction schedule.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 122 Leadenhall City of London Height: 225m Floors: 52 Architect: Richard Rogers Developer: British Land PLC Links: Official website http://www.skyscrapernews.com/122_leadenhall.htm Skyscrapers.com listing SSC thread Notes: If built, the Leadenhall Building would become the tallest skyscraper in the City of London, at a whopping 225 metres. It is designed by Richard Rogers, the man behind Lloyds of London, the Dome, and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Despite its height, the building has a relatively small amount of office space (500,000 sq ft), due to its unusual profile which means the floorplates gradually decrease the higher up it goes. The slanting wedge-shaped design would be a stunning addition to the London skyline. The base will feature a 90-foot high atrium that will extend the public area of St Helens whilst providing shelter from wind and rain. Glass lifts will carry employees up the outside of the building, similar to those on the Lloyds Building only twice the height! Click here to view the full planning report from the Corporation of London. Current Status: Following an eight month planning application, the building was approved on 26th October 2004. Demolition is well underway, and the current building is starting to be taken down. British Land recently confirmed they will build it speculatively. Latest news is that demolition will be finished in February 2008. However, basement floors won't start until October 2008 and the superstructure itself won't begin until January 2009.* *according to a forumer who works for Bovis Lendlease.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- North Quay Canary Wharf Height: 216m (tower one) and 203m (tower three) and 120m (tower two) Floors: 44 and 38 and 18 Architect: Cesar Pelli Developer: Canary Wharf Group Links: Cesar Pelli website SkyscraperNews.com listing http://www.canarywharf.com/news/news...ries/pr_11.htm Notes: This trio of towers would be situated on a 7-acre site at the northern edge of the Canary Wharf estate. Previously known as Shed 35, the site was sold to CWG with planning permission for a mixed-use development. Development of North Quay is likely to take place after the completion/letting of the nearby Churchill Place and Riverside South districts. In total, the North Quay scheme will provide over 4 million sq ft of floorspace for retail and offices. As part of the Crossrail development, a new station will be built here. A bridge designed by Will Alsop will also feature as part of the project. Current Status: Approved, but unlikely to start construction until 2010 or later. The main problem lies with Crossrail, part of which is going to be running directly underneath the tower. [IMG]http://i8.************/25fnfcg.jpg[/IMG] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- St George's Wharf Vauxhall, SW8 Height: 181m Floors: 49 Architect: Broadway Malyan Developer: St George Links: SSC thread Broadway Malyan Notes: - 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 one third of the energy compared to a similar building and CO2 release will be between one half and two thirds 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. - If built, Vauxhall Tower would be the tallest residential building in the United Kingdom and one of the tallest in Europe. The total height from the basement is 185.4m (608.3ft) - 180.6m (592.5ft) of which is above ground. There is 1 basement floor, 1 ground floor (with mezzanine), 48 residential floors and a mechanical penthouse, all topped by an 11.4m (37.4ft) tall wind turbine. Current Status: Following ongoing advice from the government architectural body CABE (Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment), two revised planning applications were submitted and subsequently withdrawn. A final decision was made by the ODPM in April 2005 and the tower was approved. The developers have indicated that work will start in Q3 2008. [IMG]http://i10.************/62pntzd.jpg[/IMG] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 Blackfriars Road (Jumeirah Tower) Southwark SE1 Height: 173m Floors: 51 Architect: Ian Simpson Architects Developer: Beetham Organization Links SSC Thread Exhibition photos and information Notes: Originally proposed at 70-storeys/220m, this has now been reduced in height, and the footprint has been shrunk. The building will taper in at the bottom to provide uninterrupted views from Waterloo of London Bridge Tower, which should fit right between it and Kings Reach Tower. It will stand in a very prominent location, and a public viewing gallery will be located on the top 2 floors, offering stunning views across the capital. The building will feature a 6-star hotel and luxury apartments, each with their own internal conservatory space as with 1 Deansgate in Manchester. Current Status: A revised planning application with a 47m height reduction was submitted on 24th November 2006. Despite a number of objections - from English Heritage, Royal Parks, Lambeth Council, Westminster City Council, local residents and ward councillors - it was approved by Southwark Council on 24th July 2007. The site has already been demolished, and construction is confirmed to be starting in 2008, for completion in 2012. However, a further 10m height reduction is expected before then, after yet more intervention by English Heritage. [IMG]http://i7.************/4h85ikk.jpg[/IMG] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 100 Bishopsgate City of London Height: 165m Floors: 40 Architect: Allies and Morrison Developer: Great Portland Estates Links: SSC thread SkyscraperNews article Notes: This tower has been planned for several years now. It would stand in a very prominent location, at the very heart of the City cluster, between Heron and Tower 42. It was initially rumoured to be 260m/55 storeys, but is now reported to be 165m/40 storeys. Construction is unlikely to start for around 5 years, however, due to the site lease. Current Status: A planning application was submitted by Great Portland Estates in September 2006. This was approved in April 2007. The current site lease runs until 2011.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Broadgate Tower/201 Bishopsgate City of London Height: 164m Floors: 35 Architect: Skidmore Owings and Merril Developer: British Land Links: http://www.skyscrapernews.com/news.php?ref=162 http://www.201bishopsgateandthebroadgatetower.com/ SSC thread Notes: British Land announced they would build this skyscraper, the Broadgate Tower, speculatively (i.e. without a pre-let). It will stand on the northern edge of the City, quite far from the main cluster, but still in a fairly prominent location next to the Broadgate Complex. Along with the adjoining 63m building, 201 Bishopsgate, it will contain a vast amount of floorspace, over 850,000 sq ft. The tower was topped out in May 2007, becoming the 3rd tallest structure in the City, and completion is due in May 2008. Its smaller neighbour 201 Bishopsgate will be complete in February 2008. Current Status: Under Construction! The building has topped out.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Fenchurch Street - the "Walkie Talkie" City of London Height: 160m Floors: 36 Architect: Rafael Vinoly Developer: Land Securities Links: SSC thread http://www.20fenchurchstreet.co.uk/ Notes: This proposal, already nicknamed the "Walkie Talkie", would be located at the southern end of the cluster, near the Thames. It would replace an existing 91m building from the 1960s and would significantly bulk out the skyline when viewed from Waterloo Bridge. Land Securities plan to start building in the third quarter of 2007. Opinions are very divided on this tower's unusual design. Following criticism about its height and impact on the views of St Pauls Cathedral, it was reduced by 9 floors from 45 to 36. The new height is 160m. The full planning report can be accessed here. Current Status: A revised planning application with a 9 floor height reduction was submitted in July 2006. It was approved in November 2006. The project was then called in by the Secretary of State, Ruth Kelly, and went through a public inquiry, finally receiving full approval on 10th July 2007. The developers seem keen to press on. The site has already been vacated and is undergoing demolition, and the project appears to be on schedule (see notice from Keltbray) with a completion date of 2011.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Croydon Gateway Landmark Tower Croydon, South London Height: 155m Floors: 35 Architect: Michael Aukett Architects Ltd Developer: Arrowcroft Group Ltd / Croydon Council Links SSC thread http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=202 Notes: A major redevelopment for central Croydon with over 1.6m sq ft of primarily office floorspace, that would see a 155m tower and a large arena built near the station. In January 2007, Croydon Council initiated the compulsory purchase of land on the site. Current Status: Approved. It is unclear when construction will start.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Merchant Square Paddington, West London Height: 150m Floors: 44 Architect: Perkins & Will Developer: Paddington Development Corporation Limited Links http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=316953 Notes: This huge residential development is planned for a site on Harbet Road in Paddington. A great deal of regeneration is underway in this part of London, and this is the tallest building yet proposed for the area. It will contain a total of 223 apartments, 68 units of which are affordable housing that will occupy the lowest ten floors of the scheme. The tower "steps down" to the west, and has a sheer glazing shield running up the southern side, reaching 150m. Several other buildings are planned as part of Merchant Square, ranging in height from 49-66m. Current Status: Planning permission was granted for buildings D (52m) and E (63m) in May 2007, and for buildings C (66m) B (65m) and F (49m) in June 2007. The tallest building (150m) was approved in July 2007.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Pan Peninsula Tower Docklands E14 Height: 147m/122m Floors: 48/38 Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merril Developer: Ballymore Links Official construction thread Notes: The name of these towers - full of luxury apartments including a cocktail bar on the 50th floor of the tallest - was changed from 1 Milharbour to the Pan Peninsula Tower, as part of its marketing programme. They will be among the tallest residential buildings in the country. Current Status: Under Construction!. Both towers have topped-out.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 22 Marsh Wall also known as "The Landmark" Docklands E14 Height: 140m (tower one) and 98m (tower two) Floors: 44 and 30 Architect: Squire and Partners Developer: Redwell Investments Links: SSC thread Official website SkyscraperNews.com listing Notes: A pair of major new residential towers for the Docklands, located on the south-western edge of the cluster, near the Thames. Completion is scheduled for 2008. They will be a short walk from the planned 3 million sq ft office development, Riverside South. As of now, more than a third of the 276 luxury apartments have been sold. Restaurants, cafes and shops will occupy the ground and 1st floors, within a glass-covered piazza. A 24 hour concierge and resident's gymnasium are among the development's many other features. Current Status: Under Construction!  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Crossharbour Docklands E14 Height: 131m Floors: 43 Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merril Developer: Ballymore Links Official construction thread Notes: This project has been around since 2000. It was originally proposed as 6 towers, the tallest being 157m. It was then proposed as a single tower of 171m, but following complaints from local residents this was cut down to 131m before being approved. Work began in May 2006 and is expected to be completed by 2008. It shares the same architect and developer as the nearby Pan Peninsula Tower, also under construction. Current Status: Under Construction! [img]http://i17.************/2nb5xrk.jpg[/img] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Willis Building (51 Lime Street) City of London Height: 125m Floors: 26 Architect: Foster and Partners Developer: British Land Links: The OFFICIAL 51 Lime Street (Willis Building) Construction thread Notes: Foster’s second major tower for the City of London, this will stand opposite the Lloyds Building and SwissRe. All 400,000 sq ft of the building has been let to the Willis Group, who wanted “an iconic building” for their new HQ. Current Status: Under construction! Practical completion is imminent.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arrowhead Quay Canary Wharf Height: 114m Floors: 26 Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merrill Developer: Ballymore Links: SSC thread Notes: Since its original proposal in 2001, the design has changed to increase floorspace. This has included changing the appearance to visually eliminate the exposed core that was previously visible. Consisting of two interlocking blocks between a central core, the shorter section was boosted in height by the architects, Skidmore Owings and Merrill. The result of these changes are the above grade lettable areas has increased from 45,887 square metres to 51,335 sq m, an increase of about 12%. It is one of several new towers being built in the area - the others include Riverside South, Pan Peninsula and 22 Marsh Wall. Current Status: Under construction! Completion is expected in early 2009.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Exchange Tower City of London Height: 100m Floors: 26 Architect: Nicholas Grimshaw Developer: Hammerson Links: SSC thread Notes: The old Stock Exchange tower, in the heart of the City, is undergoing a major renovation. This involves a complete recladding of the exterior, and substantial expansion of the internal office space. Work is set to be completed in 2008 and once finished it will contain more than 45,000 square metres of refurbished office space, plus 2,500 square metres of new retail space on the lower floors and new pedestrian links joining Old Broad Street with Throgmorton Street. Current Status: Under construction! The project is nearing completion.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Projects (various) This includes all 'midrise' buildings under 150m. Also listed are any other schemes worth mentioning, such as long term projects, towers in pre-planning, or rumoured but unconfirmed schemes. Projects highlighted in red are under construction. Here they are, in descending order of height:
London Skyline 2012 - all clusters in one view The panorama below shows every planned cluster from Chelsea to the Docklands. All of the major tower projects can be seen here. Discussion thread: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=489244 
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Nice to have a clean new thread and updated first page, good stuff.
Can't find the thread for it, but confirmed news of full approval of the Arrowhead Quay development has been released from TheWharf: http://icthewharf.icnetwork.co.uk/th...name_page.html
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That's a great summary, it really is amazing the amount of stuff that's happening.
One thing did take me by surprise is the 'Walkie Talkie', I haven't seen the render - I thought it faced the other way! It also confirms as some people have mentioned how far back from the river it is. |
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argh almost all new construction is gonna begin next year, just *amazing* demolitions this year
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Thanks Will....can you add the Great West Quarter to that list...a 25 storey hotel must rank somewhere in there.
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It's already on there!
Under 'Other Projects', height 75m. |
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Great update, it's looking like a really busy couple of years!
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I reckon you should put the multiplex tower in the main section. Its pretty tall, got a great design and a good chance of being built.
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When it's under construction I'll move it up there. At the moment they're just demolishing the site.
Basically, the summary is divided as follows - Main list - Everything proposed or approved taller than 150m - Everything under construction taller than 100m Other projects - Anything rumoured/long term or in pre-planning which hasn't been formally proposed yet - Everything proposed or approved between 100-150m, but not under construction. - All projects shorter than 100m, regardless of status. Under construction projects are highlighted in red. Maybe a bit complicated but I think it works well. 
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Could we not include projects of real architectural interest which may be below 150m in the main list?
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Cityscape, who created the video for the Broadgate Tower and are working on one for Leadenhall, have updated their site.
Among other theings, it appears they are working on a certain 288m stunner right in the heart of the city  link to cityscape It doesn't seem to be on yet, just keep checking back every day or so and there should be something up soon
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yeah, the architecture association building?
she seems to have an emotional tie to them so the building will be an interesting one to watch http://www.icon-magazine.co.uk/issue...hadid_text.htm |
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well she went to the AA in london for her degree. she's still involved in them heavily (nice lady). i think i need to add icon to the "to do" list.
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yes, read what Will actually wrote under 'current status'...
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Here's the news report on London Highrises on BBC London the other week- Forward to 16mins 10 secs & goes on for about 2 & 1/2 min's.
Love the quote from the heritage lobby about how tall buildings will spoilt cherished views of Local churches & pubs- classic http://www.bbc.co.uk/mediaselector/c...bram=1&bbram=1 |
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