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London · January 4th, 2006, 09:17 PM

The project is only for the future... the distant future. Or simply shleved

Newcastle Guy · January 4th, 2006, 09:20 PM

Yeah, it is now listed as a vision

***gothicform*** · January 4th, 2006, 09:35 PM

ill put something on it up later will, it hasnt been published yet but all will become clear.

Newcastle Guy · January 4th, 2006, 09:42 PM

What do you mean gothic? Do you have news? Anything?

***gothicform*** · January 4th, 2006, 09:50 PM

yes i do. lol. basically skyhouse is being value engineered and redesigned.

Newcastle Guy · January 4th, 2006, 09:58 PM

Cool! Way to go gothic!

Zenith · January 4th, 2006, 10:09 PM

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yes i do. lol. basically skyhouse is being value engineered and redesigned.

thankgod, theyre thinking about it then ! This is the one project I wanted to happen, wanted to see a number of skyhouses.

old design, thanks to SSN

***Medo*** · January 4th, 2006, 10:36 PM

weird that, I've been meaning to ask about Skyhouse in one of these threads these past few days but kept forgetting. I hope the new design will be as good as the old one

Zenith · January 4th, 2006, 11:31 PM

same here , and i always wanted to see a whole cluster of them built somewhere...i just dont understand why Prescot and Co dont see how much this would help in solving housing shortages.

Mind you I cant see them being affordable to jo blo

jef · January 19th, 2006, 01:33 PM

I do not remember whether it has been mentioned: Planning application for the two towers at Vauxhall Cross have been submitted on 9 January 2006. Planning consent is anticipated in 2006.

From http://www.squireandpartners.com/introframe.php
VAUXHALL CROSS
London SW8

This scheme for London & Regional's 0.95 acre site at Vauxhall Cross proposes a new public square between two elegant buildings - one of 46 storeys and the other 23 storeys. The lower building has a private roof garden open to residents.

The scheme incorporates a mix of different - but complementary - uses designed to bring new life to this part of Vauxhall. Set within a landscaped public square, the scheme will include housing, leisure and retail uses, together with community facilities such as a health centre and crèche. These units will spill out onto a new public space, where London & Regional is proposing to create an 'urban forest' under a feature curved transparent roof. Residents, local people and visitors will be able to enjoy this public space at both ground and mezzanine levels.

A cornerstone of the scheme is its environmental credentials - the scheme achieves "Excellent" ratings under the BREEAM and EcoHomes initiatives and includes a BioFuel heating system, solar panels, rain water recycling and a 650 space public cycle locker and shower facility. The aim of the scheme is to regenerate the site to create a greater sense of place and openness, while at the same time increasing safety, enjoyment and accessibility.

Bob · January 19th, 2006, 02:30 PM

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create an 'urban forest' under a feature curved transparent roof

I think it's fantastic that they are taking the environmental criteria so seriously. Urban forest though! Come on it can only be about 5 trees!

mulattokid · January 19th, 2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob

I think it's fantastic that they are taking the environmental criteria so seriously. Urban forest though! Come on it can only be about 5 trees!

..and they wont get watered and will die..just like on a Barretts Estate!

Fragmentor · January 19th, 2006, 05:05 PM

It will sound good though, that is all they care about

birminghamculture · January 19th, 2006, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zenith

thankgod, theyre thinking about it then ! This is the one project I wanted to happen, wanted to see a number of skyhouses.

old design, thanks to SSN

Thats good news, eeh developer of the original skyhouse in 2003 informed us of his plans for some in Birmingham aswell. Hope it happens, I like them.

Fragmentor · January 19th, 2006, 05:09 PM

theyll be springing up everywhere

Peyre · January 20th, 2006, 01:56 PM

damn thats sweeet, good news

***wjfox*** · January 20th, 2006, 10:07 PM

Funny isn't it, literally every couple of months since 2001 we've been getting a new skyscraper proposed (in this case, two!).

I wonder what we can expect to see later this year. A residential 600-footer in the Docklands, perhaps? Or a 500ft hotel in Shoreditch? Or maybe a 700ft office tower to join Suffolk House in Croydon? Who knows...?

london lad · January 26th, 2006, 07:45 AM

This link was posted on the world forum

http://www.vauxhall-cross.co.uk/

Mikey · January 26th, 2006, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by wjfox2002

Funny isn't it, literally every couple of months since 2001 we've been getting a new skyscraper proposed (in this case, two!).

I wonder what we can expect to see later this year. A residential 600-footer in the Docklands, perhaps? Or a 500ft hotel in Shoreditch? Or maybe a 700ft office tower to join Suffolk House in Croydon? Who knows...?

Be Careful what you wish for.......

Manuel · January 26th, 2006, 09:47 AM

This area will be amazing in a few years time!

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January 4th, 2006, 09:20 PM	#82
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	Yeah, it is now listed as a vision

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*gothicform* Bossman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not london Posts: 29,213 Likes (Received): 497	ill put something on it up later will, it hasnt been published yet but all will become clear.

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Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	What do you mean gothic? Do you have news? Anything?

January 4th, 2006, 09:50 PM	#85
*gothicform* Bossman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not london Posts: 29,213 Likes (Received): 497	yes i do. lol. basically skyhouse is being value engineered and redesigned.

January 4th, 2006, 09:58 PM	#86
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,957 Likes (Received): 18	Cool! Way to go gothic!

January 4th, 2006, 11:31 PM	#89
Zenith The hawk envies me Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Taunton Posts: 6,302 Likes (Received): 178	same here , and i always wanted to see a whole cluster of them built somewhere...i just dont understand why Prescot and Co dont see how much this would help in solving housing shortages. Mind you I cant see them being affordable to jo blo

January 19th, 2006, 01:33 PM	#90
jef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brussels/London Posts: 3,362 Likes (Received): 0	I do not remember whether it has been mentioned: Planning application for the two towers at Vauxhall Cross have been submitted on 9 January 2006. Planning consent is anticipated in 2006. From http://www.squireandpartners.com/introframe.php VAUXHALL CROSS London SW8 This scheme for London & Regional's 0.95 acre site at Vauxhall Cross proposes a new public square between two elegant buildings - one of 46 storeys and the other 23 storeys. The lower building has a private roof garden open to residents. The scheme incorporates a mix of different - but complementary - uses designed to bring new life to this part of Vauxhall. Set within a landscaped public square, the scheme will include housing, leisure and retail uses, together with community facilities such as a health centre and crèche. These units will spill out onto a new public space, where London & Regional is proposing to create an 'urban forest' under a feature curved transparent roof. Residents, local people and visitors will be able to enjoy this public space at both ground and mezzanine levels. A cornerstone of the scheme is its environmental credentials - the scheme achieves "Excellent" ratings under the BREEAM and EcoHomes initiatives and includes a BioFuel heating system, solar panels, rain water recycling and a 650 space public cycle locker and shower facility. The aim of the scheme is to regenerate the site to create a greater sense of place and openness, while at the same time increasing safety, enjoyment and accessibility.

January 19th, 2006, 05:05 PM	#93
Fragmentor Funky London Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North London Posts: 1,787 Likes (Received): 0	It will sound good though, that is all they care about

January 19th, 2006, 05:09 PM	#95
Fragmentor Funky London Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North London Posts: 1,787 Likes (Received): 0	theyll be springing up everywhere

January 20th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#97
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,201 Likes (Received): 932	Funny isn't it, literally every couple of months since 2001 we've been getting a new skyscraper proposed (in this case, two!). I wonder what we can expect to see later this year. A residential 600-footer in the Docklands, perhaps? Or a 500ft hotel in Shoreditch? Or maybe a 700ft office tower to join Suffolk House in Croydon? Who knows...?

January 26th, 2006, 07:45 AM	#98
london lad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 8,155 Likes (Received): 45	This link was posted on the world forum http://www.vauxhall-cross.co.uk/

January 26th, 2006, 09:47 AM	#100
Manuel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,952 Likes (Received): 2	This area will be amazing in a few years time!