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mulattokid · March 13th, 2007, 10:53 PM

Yes...arch was dropped...to much for us apparently!

Newcastle Guy · March 13th, 2007, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DarJoLe

Bit old I think.

As far as I was aware the arch had been dropped.

I know. I just thought everyone should have a chance to see the models.

eXSBass · March 13th, 2007, 11:49 PM

I think they were thinking of dropping the arch and we automatically assumed they did?

What does the PP say?

jef · March 14th, 2007, 10:00 AM

It has yet to be submitted.

Pagwilliams · March 14th, 2007, 01:27 PM

If this becomes another set of stale glass boxes I'll be mortified. Lets wait for the planning app....and if it's not spectacular, lets start a petition against it.

I love Canary Wharf, but the area is in danger of becoming an architectural disaster. Wood Wharf could be it's saviour!

delores · March 14th, 2007, 01:33 PM

I think so too , though i have a feeling if canary wharf are involved we will have more of the same....yawn. It still seems to be stuck in the eighties in my opinion and needs to get away from right angles and embrace.....A CURVE! for once.

DarJoLe · March 14th, 2007, 01:55 PM

Putting crazy curved buildings now in Canary Wharf wouldn't work. Boxes are fine, what we should be hoping for is interesting and good cladding.

delores · March 14th, 2007, 02:00 PM

ok maybe not a curve but a building thats not square and its massing far more creative would help.

Pagwilliams · March 14th, 2007, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DarJoLe

Putting crazy curved buildings now in Canary Wharf wouldn't work. Boxes are fine, what we should be hoping for is interesting and good cladding.

Why? Wouldn't a nice curve or angle act as a good juxtaposition to the boxes? It oculd be exactly what's needed. I stand at my bus stop sometimes on Bank Street surrounded by the boxes and just despair - arhitecture should be bout inspiration, not just function. I'm not saying we should have 'Sky Scraper Disney' as the city is heading (controversial I know) but a bit of visual interest would be good!

Joe 2007 · March 14th, 2007, 03:48 PM

It's a shame the arch had been dropped, as it harks back to the Georgian & Victorian vision of London. That render made the buildings look like they were made of plastic, and very white and imperial as well. Does anyone know if wood wharf was ever used as a druid settlement?

jef · March 14th, 2007, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe 2007

It's a shame the arch had been dropped, as it harks back to the Georgian & Victorian vision of London. That render made the buildings look like they were made of plastic, and very white and imperial as well.

Yeah the joint venture BW/CW/Ballymore will build there the first white plastic georgian towers in London.

Turbosnail · March 14th, 2007, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jef

Yeah the joint venture BW/CW/Ballymore will build there the first white plastic georgian towers in London.

***gothicform*** · March 14th, 2007, 05:20 PM

it appears the arch has been dropped, yes

Pagwilliams · March 14th, 2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jef

It sounds the signature element - the arch - will be replaced by a tower. The redevelopment may be closer to this with an additional tower also opposite to 20 CP (green roof in the background):

[IMG]http://i13.************/2cp2ir9.jpg[/IMG]

I'd say this suggests the arch has been dropped. Or did Jef make it up??

Gherkin · March 14th, 2007, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Pagwilliams

I'd say this suggests the arch has been dropped. Or did Jef make it up??

I'm sure he has better things to do than go making things up, lol.

I don't like the fact that render shows the 3 tallest towers exactly the same height. We could have another Heron Quays on our hands if that plan is submitted. I'd much rather the arch, as it was the signature for the Wood Wharf development, and a big architectural step forwards for CW area

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SELondoner · March 14th, 2007, 08:59 PM

I liked the arch - I love CW but agree it could use some different shapes to liven things up a little architechturally, without being too wacky.

jef · March 14th, 2007, 09:30 PM

It dates back to summer 2006. I suspect Ballymore is willing to replicate New Providence Wharf at the eastern part of the site - the residential phase.

jimbo · March 14th, 2007, 09:49 PM

i understand that the project is moving along, with the Wood Wharf Partnership securing bank funding of around £8m to fund the planning application process, and purchase a series of plots in the proposed scheme which are currently privately owned.

As jef has alluded to, timescales are pushed back a little, but the planning application will be submitted later this year.

I can give or take the arch. the scheme will be enormous on its own, nevermind combining with the existing estate.

Danger! 50,000 volts · March 16th, 2007, 11:51 PM

At least it looks like 4 towers of around 140m, and a couple of them are thin on that massing plan plus a few resi towers also - be interesting to see the final designs - but it will bulk the cluster nicely to the east.

***wjfox*** · March 17th, 2007, 10:45 PM

Let's try to stay on topic please, I've just had to delete about 50 posts.

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jef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brussels/London Posts: 3,362 Likes (Received): 0	It has yet to be submitted.

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Pagwilliams Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 189 Likes (Received): 0	If this becomes another set of stale glass boxes I'll be mortified. Lets wait for the planning app....and if it's not spectacular, lets start a petition against it. I love Canary Wharf, but the area is in danger of becoming an architectural disaster. Wood Wharf could be it's saviour!

March 14th, 2007, 01:33 PM	#126
delores Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,605 Likes (Received): 36	I think so too , though i have a feeling if canary wharf are involved we will have more of the same....yawn. It still seems to be stuck in the eighties in my opinion and needs to get away from right angles and embrace.....A CURVE! for once.

March 14th, 2007, 01:55 PM	#127
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,777 Likes (Received): 482	Putting crazy curved buildings now in Canary Wharf wouldn't work. Boxes are fine, what we should be hoping for is interesting and good cladding.

March 14th, 2007, 02:00 PM	#128
delores Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,605 Likes (Received): 36	ok maybe not a curve but a building thats not square and its massing far more creative would help.

March 14th, 2007, 03:48 PM	#130
Joe 2007 Joe_1978 Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 524 Likes (Received): 0	It's a shame the arch had been dropped, as it harks back to the Georgian & Victorian vision of London. That render made the buildings look like they were made of plastic, and very white and imperial as well. Does anyone know if wood wharf was ever used as a druid settlement?

March 14th, 2007, 05:20 PM	#133
*gothicform* Bossman Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: not london Posts: 29,263 Likes (Received): 556	it appears the arch has been dropped, yes

March 14th, 2007, 08:59 PM	#136
SELondoner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 622 Likes (Received): 4	I liked the arch - I love CW but agree it could use some different shapes to liven things up a little architechturally, without being too wacky.

March 14th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#137
jef Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brussels/London Posts: 3,362 Likes (Received): 0	It dates back to summer 2006. I suspect Ballymore is willing to replicate New Providence Wharf at the eastern part of the site - the residential phase.

March 14th, 2007, 09:49 PM	#138
jimbo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Leeds/London Posts: 4,677 Likes (Received): 3	i understand that the project is moving along, with the Wood Wharf Partnership securing bank funding of around £8m to fund the planning application process, and purchase a series of plots in the proposed scheme which are currently privately owned. As jef has alluded to, timescales are pushed back a little, but the planning application will be submitted later this year. I can give or take the arch. the scheme will be enormous on its own, nevermind combining with the existing estate.

March 16th, 2007, 11:51 PM	#139
Danger! 50,000 volts Iechyd da! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Reading Posts: 250 Likes (Received): 0	At least it looks like 4 towers of around 140m, and a couple of them are thin on that massing plan plus a few resi towers also - be interesting to see the final designs - but it will bulk the cluster nicely to the east.