200m+ skyscraper for the South Bank, London

***wjfox*** · June 20th, 2006, 08:27 PM

20 Blackfriars Road, London

This tower has been rumoured for a while now, but the first photographs have now surfaced. It was thought to be around 175m, but judging by the model shown below it would have to be a minimum of 200m, probably nearer 210m.

The neighbouring Beetham Tower proposal which we already know about is 220m - as you can see from the last 2 pics in my post, this other tower is going to be nearly as tall.

Pics of the already proposed Beetham Tower -

Pics of the new tower, planned for the neighbouring site on 20 Blackfriars Road -

Newcastle Guy · June 20th, 2006, 08:33 PM

From what we have seen I really like it, it will help mold a great cluster! Hopefully we will see renders of the new Beetham tower soon.

Sexas · June 20th, 2006, 08:35 PM

It look good on one side, but boring on another side (like the view from the thired pic) But overall I like it a lot, can be taller.

Newcastle Guy · June 20th, 2006, 08:39 PM

That is the Beetham tower which is being redesigned, We are talking about the one below.

***wjfox*** · June 20th, 2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sexas

It look good on one side, but boring on another side (like the view from the thired pic) But overall I like it a lot, can be taller.

We already know about the Beetham Tower. As explained, this is a completely new tower next door. See the last 2 pics in my post.

***SE9*** · June 20th, 2006, 08:45 PM

Great, it looks very promising. I'll go & have a look at the model for myself.

DrasQue · June 20th, 2006, 09:00 PM

We already knew that project

***wjfox*** · June 20th, 2006, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eemreee

We already knew that project

No we didn't

Why don't you read what I actually wrote.

I am *NOT* talking about the Beetham Tower.

I am talking about A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TOWER NEXT DOOR.

Newcastle Guy · June 20th, 2006, 09:14 PM

Some people are just a little stupid.

Anyway, I think it's an excellent height, it's tall for London, and even Europe! The design looks great (from the pics anyway) and the architects are really good.

It should be the 8th or 9th 200m+ proposal in London right?

Dennis · June 20th, 2006, 09:53 PM

holy shit.... :o

***www.sercan.de*** · June 20th, 2006, 11:52 PM

http://i6.tinypic.com/1530879.jpg
in that pic it even looks taller than Beetham Tower
i like the new one more than beetham

Congratulations London

the 8-10th +200m for London ?!!

***3tmk*** · June 20th, 2006, 11:55 PM

eh... I don't know what to say... On one side it looks really good, on the other it's weird, and on another it looks boring...
But what the heck, I like it anyway, it's got height, and it's got "style", so why not.
Good job London!

eklips · June 21st, 2006, 12:05 AM

Cool new tower, an other cluster for London lol

Bertez · June 21st, 2006, 12:21 AM

Hmmm....it looks really nice with the coloured windows....but without them........

***SE9*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:21 AM

Can I claim this one for South London

@sercan, I think you may be right.

***wjfox*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by newcastle kid

It should be the 8th or 9th 200m+ proposal in London right?

12th actually -

Green = Completed
Blue = Proposed/Approved

Shard London Bridge - 310m
Bishopsgate Tower - 288m
Minerva - 247m
Heron Tower - 242m
Columbus Tower - 237m
1 Canada Square - 235m
122 Leadenhall - 225m
Beetham Tower - 219m
North Quay 1 - 216m
Riverside South 1 - 214m
Heron Quays West 1 - 214m
*** 20 Blackfriars Road - 210m (?) ***
North Quay 3 - 203m
8 Canada Square (HSBC) - 200m
25 Canada Square (Citigroup)- 200m

Although it must be said that Heron Quays West is still in pre-planning, and Columbus Tower is on hold.

Also, we don't know if this tower actually IS over 200m, although it certainly looks very likely from the model.

***3tmk*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:30 AM

^which ones are under construction?

***wjfox*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 3tmk

^which ones are under construction?

None of those.

The tallest building under construction right now is the Broadgate Tower (165m), followed by the Pan Peninsula Tower (147m).

LBT, Bishopsgate Tower and 122 Leadenhall are all pretty much confirmed to be starting groundwork in the next 6 months though.

***3tmk*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:39 AM

Thanks.
It's interesting that the Pan-Peninsula is already UC, to me it seems like a fairly new project, compared to some on the approved list.

***Medo*** · June 21st, 2006, 12:45 AM

I think you might have confused some people by posting pictures of Beetham tower first Will

June 20th, 2006, 08:27 PM	#1
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,234 Likes (Received): 947	200m+ skyscraper for the South Bank, London 20 Blackfriars Road, London This tower has been rumoured for a while now, but the first photographs have now surfaced. It was thought to be around 175m, but judging by the model shown below it would have to be a minimum of 200m, probably nearer 210m. The neighbouring Beetham Tower proposal which we already know about is 220m - as you can see from the last 2 pics in my post, this other tower is going to be nearly as tall. Pics of the already proposed Beetham Tower - Pics of the new tower, planned for the neighbouring site on 20 Blackfriars Road -

June 20th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#3
Sexas Whole Other Country Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 738 Likes (Received): 0	It look good on one side, but boring on another side (like the view from the thired pic) But overall I like it a lot, can be taller. __________________ Communication is Inevitable, Irreversible & Unrepeatable. Be Warn!

June 20th, 2006, 08:45 PM	#6
*SE9* South East Nine Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South London Posts: 17,130 Likes (Received): 974	Great, it looks very promising. I'll go & have a look at the model for myself. __________________ SE9's photos on flickr

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DrasQue Lightbringer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Istanbul Posts: 1,311 Likes (Received): 0	We already knew that project __________________ You suck

June 20th, 2006, 09:14 PM	#9
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	Some people are just a little stupid. Anyway, I think it's an excellent height, it's tall for London, and even Europe! The design looks great (from the pics anyway) and the architects are really good. It should be the 8th or 9th 200m+ proposal in London right? Last edited by newcastle kid; June 20th, 2006 at 09:22 PM.

June 20th, 2006, 08:33 PM	#2
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	From what we have seen I really like it, it will help mold a great cluster! Hopefully we will see renders of the new Beetham tower soon.

June 20th, 2006, 08:39 PM	#4
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	That is the Beetham tower which is being redesigned, We are talking about the one below.

June 20th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#10
Dennis Rotterdam Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: windows on the world Posts: 3,390 Likes (Received): 0	holy shit.... :o

June 20th, 2006, 11:52 PM	#11
*www.sercan.de* Galatasaray SK Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Istanbul Posts: 24,314 Likes (Received): 475	http://i6.tinypic.com/1530879.jpg in that pic it even looks taller than Beetham Tower i like the new one more than beetham Congratulations London the 8-10th +200m for London ?!! __________________ International titles of Galatasaray SK UEFA Europa League (1): 2000 UEFA Super Cup (1): 2000 FIBA EuroCup Women (1): 2009 IWBF Champions Cup (4): 2008, 2009, 2011, 2013 IWBF Intercontinental Cup (4): 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012

June 20th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#12
*3tmk* Dennis Rodman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pyongyang Posts: 10,297	eh... I don't know what to say... On one side it looks really good, on the other it's weird, and on another it looks boring... But what the heck, I like it anyway, it's got height, and it's got "style", so why not. Good job London! __________________ .SuperpoliS .

June 21st, 2006, 12:05 AM	#13
eklips Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Paris Posts: 6,248 Likes (Received): 300	Cool new tower, an other cluster for London lol

June 21st, 2006, 12:21 AM	#14
Bertez Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Sauga Posts: 2,218 Likes (Received): 0	Hmmm....it looks really nice with the coloured windows....but without them........ __________________ ........

June 21st, 2006, 12:21 AM	#15
*SE9* South East Nine Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South London Posts: 17,130 Likes (Received): 974	Can I claim this one for South London @sercan, I think you may be right. __________________ SE9's photos on flickr

June 21st, 2006, 12:30 AM	#17
*3tmk* Dennis Rodman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pyongyang Posts: 10,297	^which ones are under construction? __________________ .SuperpoliS .

June 21st, 2006, 12:39 AM	#19
*3tmk* Dennis Rodman Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pyongyang Posts: 10,297	Thanks. It's interesting that the Pan-Peninsula is already UC, to me it seems like a fairly new project, compared to some on the approved list. __________________ .SuperpoliS .

June 21st, 2006, 12:45 AM	#20
*Medo* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 18,440 Likes (Received): 111	I think you might have confused some people by posting pictures of Beetham tower first Will __________________ If we believe absurdities, we shall commit atrocities. -Voltaire

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