LONDON | 100 Bishopsgate | 172m | 40 fl | Prep - Page 6

L-er · March 28th, 2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjfox2002

Well, I like Heron and 100 Bishopsgate for the precise reason you've just given - they will serve as a "balance" within the cluster. Without them, you'll have too many unique, eye-catching towers competing for attention. Some normality is needed. Heron is a sleek, elegant tower with plenty of height and a nice spire, nothing offensive about it. 100 Bishopsgate is also a nice "filler" tower, shorter than the rest, but still an acceptable design.

agree

Lance · March 28th, 2007, 11:22 PM

I don't get people moaning about "boxy" skylines. I think any shape building can look horrible or great. Just because its a box doesn't mean it can't be nice on the eyes. I think Heron looks like it will have a lot of intricasies that will make it very interesting to look at.

Dale · March 29th, 2007, 07:11 AM

So, she's a fat-bottomed girl!

***Tubeman*** · March 29th, 2007, 11:48 AM

That rendering is the first time the building's shape has made sense to me... I actually really like the way it twists as it flares out at the base, quite unusual without being too weird.

***wjfox*** · April 23rd, 2007, 03:51 PM

Planning permission has been granted.

The City of London will have 8 buildings over 150m.

(9 if you include LBT nearby)

***wjfox*** · April 23rd, 2007, 05:25 PM

Another rendering

image hosted on flickr

Zedferret · April 24th, 2007, 11:44 PM

That angle will NEVER be seen, as the taller Heron Tower will be in front of it.

AngrySlob · April 25th, 2007, 05:32 PM

No not from this angle. I think you will only see it from two sides.

Briefly, as for the Heron I agree with whats been said. What's needed isn't another landmark tower, just a really good looking skyscraper. And I think it will be.

From what I've read construction won't begin till 2012 which is a abit of a bummer.

Taylorhoge · April 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM

Well I do hope that all these projects are completed by the olympics

snail456 · April 26th, 2007, 09:58 AM

This one wont be but the other skyscraper projects in the city will. This ones not due to start until 2012/2013.

eddie88 · April 29th, 2007, 06:10 PM

[QUOTE=AngrySlob;12834894]

i love this picture

Ralphkke · April 30th, 2007, 05:29 PM

I love the design!

The skyline of London is growing so fast

Kailyas · January 28th, 2008, 09:04 AM

nice building

SkyscraperSuperman · March 29th, 2009, 07:58 PM

I used to like this building, but I don't any more.
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Now, I love it!

Comfortably Numb · April 1st, 2009, 03:38 AM

Is this getting built or what, or is it another "pie in the sky" proposal?

Tony Resta · April 1st, 2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Comfortably Numb

Is this getting built or what, or is it another "pie in the sky" proposal?

It probably will, but it is set to start in 2012-13.

Correct me if i'm wrong though

***moveteam*** · April 1st, 2009, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newcastle Guy

|I was under the impression that was just the city and canary wharf that had low height limits. I thought you could build taller in places like near the shard. That is 310m. I think it was WJ said the best place in London for a 400m+ was across the river from the main cluster near LBT.

Sorry dumping this old post. BUT. We got the excact same problem in the new Orestad district in Copenhagen 'cause of Copenhagen Airport. Only the limit is 85 meter. Do you guys have anything which proves 85 m and above isn't an issue?

jhalsey · April 14th, 2009, 05:40 PM

looks more like wall street than london.

skyperu34 · April 15th, 2009, 05:22 PM

Not bad. I like it !

PortoNuts · February 28th, 2010, 03:33 PM

This tower together with Heron Tower and Bishopgate Tower, making a bit of a wall effect.

Close up of the cladding.

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March 28th, 2007, 11:22 PM	#102
Lance Most ignored user! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southend Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 0	I don't get people moaning about "boxy" skylines. I think any shape building can look horrible or great. Just because its a box doesn't mean it can't be nice on the eyes. I think Heron looks like it will have a lot of intricasies that will make it very interesting to look at.

March 29th, 2007, 07:11 AM	#103
Dale Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Orlando,FL Posts: 7,731 Likes (Received): 25	So, she's a fat-bottomed girl!

March 29th, 2007, 11:48 AM	#104
*Tubeman* Jubilation Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London SE15 Posts: 18,127 Likes (Received): 338	That rendering is the first time the building's shape has made sense to me... I actually really like the way it twists as it flares out at the base, quite unusual without being too weird.

April 23rd, 2007, 03:51 PM	#105
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,204 Likes (Received): 934	Planning permission has been granted. The City of London will have 8 buildings over 150m. (9 if you include LBT nearby)

April 23rd, 2007, 05:25 PM	#106
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,204 Likes (Received): 934	Another rendering image hosted on flickr

April 24th, 2007, 11:44 PM	#107
Zedferret DAMNED Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Stoke Newington to Bournemouth Posts: 1,893 Likes (Received): 41	That angle will NEVER be seen, as the taller Heron Tower will be in front of it.

April 25th, 2007, 05:32 PM	#108
AngrySlob Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brighton/London Posts: 58 Likes (Received): 0	No not from this angle. I think you will only see it from two sides. Briefly, as for the Heron I agree with whats been said. What's needed isn't another landmark tower, just a really good looking skyscraper. And I think it will be. From what I've read construction won't begin till 2012 which is a abit of a bummer.

April 25th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#109
Taylorhoge Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 1,620 Likes (Received): 0	Well I do hope that all these projects are completed by the olympics

April 26th, 2007, 09:58 AM	#110
snail456 Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Colchester Posts: 509 Likes (Received): 0	This one wont be but the other skyscraper projects in the city will. This ones not due to start until 2012/2013.

April 29th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#111
eddie88 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 665 Likes (Received): 1	[QUOTE=AngrySlob;12834894] i love this picture

April 30th, 2007, 05:29 PM	#112
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March 29th, 2009, 07:58 PM	#114
SkyscraperSuperman Hi. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portsmouth, UK [x] Beijing, China [] Posts: 2,355 Likes (Received): 65	I used to like this building, but I don't any more. ... ... ... Now, I love it!

April 14th, 2009, 05:40 PM	#118
jhalsey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: London Posts: 929 Likes (Received): 3	looks more like wall street than london.