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***ill tonkso*** · November 12th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Stratford Eye looks like a cheap version of One Gunwharf Quays at nearly half the hight. I dont like the idea of the whole thing being blue.

DarJoLe · November 18th, 2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Manuel

Update much appreciated

Do you what is this core for?
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***Medo*** · November 18th, 2007, 04:30 PM

I think that's the best designed tower going up/built in Stratford so far.

NothingBetterToDo · November 18th, 2007, 04:35 PM

Yeah, its a nice building. I like how it looks like a modern, taller version of that little Art Deco building in the foreground.

DarJoLe · November 18th, 2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NothingBetterToDo

I like how it looks like a modern, taller version of that little Art Deco building in the foreground.

Shame it's up for demolition. It used to be where they packaged Lavender Soap.

Wild@Heart · November 18th, 2007, 07:22 PM

Really? Ah that's a shame, I've just done a uni project on it. It is indeed the old Yardley Box Factory.

DarJoLe - do you know when it's to be taken down?

DarJoLe · November 18th, 2007, 07:26 PM

It's on the site of the proposed 150 Stratford High Street development, but that's gone in for a redesign. Considering the pace of things around this area I doubt it will be there for much longer. I believe EH didn't really care about it going but the 20th century society did, as it will be one of the last (and best) examples of the former industrial buildings that hark back to its history as soap factories.

Wild@Heart · November 18th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Agreed. Would've been nice to see this retained as it is both a perfectly respectable building and an important piece of Stratford's history.

El_Greco · November 18th, 2007, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild@Heart

Would've been nice to see this retained

Kings Yard should be retained as well :

http://www.gamesmonitor.org.uk/node/414

DarJoLe · January 10th, 2008, 05:52 PM

150 Stratford High Street now incorporates the Yardley box factory! Hopefully CABE will give this the thumbs up now.

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El_Greco · January 10th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Oh thats good news.

Manuel · January 10th, 2008, 11:27 PM

Oh yes! that's good news!

MercuryRise · January 11th, 2008, 11:41 AM

that render doenst look all that appealing. the only thing it has going is that canal. if u took that away and replaced it with a road.. i dont think it will get close to be approved.better things are being proposed in Manchester.. they now how to make best use of canals.

DarJoLe · January 11th, 2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MercuryRise

that render doenst look all that appealing. the only thing it has going is that canal. if u took that away and replaced it with a road.. i dont think it will get close to be approved.better things are being proposed in Manchester.. they now how to make best use of canals.

Well it's certainly better than what it currently looks like.

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El_Greco · January 11th, 2008, 05:48 PM

They should knock down those tower blocks theyre some of the ugliest Ive ever seen.

spenster · January 11th, 2008, 05:55 PM

In my move back to London I had to rent something quick - I have ended up in bromley by bow - what a shit hole. I took a bus full of toothless urine drenched old people to Stratford shopping center - god was that an experience. Oh, and you should see the original sales material for my flat - ducks floating in a pond, beautiful people - yeah more like dead pigeons floating in a pond of motor oil and piss. Best build quick this market is a joke - there will be a BIG TIME CORRECTION - it's already started.

DarJoLe · January 11th, 2008, 06:05 PM

Bromley-by-Bow is one of London's most up and coming areas.

The tower blocks are getting a makeover for 2012, some in the area already have.

spenster · January 11th, 2008, 06:45 PM

Your sarcasm is amusing……………

DarJoLe · January 11th, 2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by spenster

Your sarcasm is amusing……………

How is it sarcasm? If you look at what is being proposed for the area, in terms of new residential development, the Olympic Park and the regeneration of the waterways you can see how the investment is being turned into real results in terms of house prices as well as the wealth of people moving into the area. In ten years time this area will be completely different from what it is today.

DarJoLe · January 11th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Model of 150 Stratford High Street from the New London Architecture exhibition. The oval planned tower is Icona (completed), the block with one curved corner is currently under construction and the square angled tower on the edge is to begin construction in the summer.

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November 12th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#101
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,134 Likes (Received): 217	Stratford Eye looks like a cheap version of One Gunwharf Quays at nearly half the hight. I dont like the idea of the whole thing being blue. __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

November 18th, 2007, 04:35 PM	#104
NothingBetterToDo Better To Do Nothing Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 10,536 Likes (Received): 1	Yeah, its a nice building. I like how it looks like a modern, taller version of that little Art Deco building in the foreground. __________________ My Pictures: London - Amsterdam - Copenhagen - Berlin - Oslo - Bergen - Prague - Dublin

November 18th, 2007, 07:26 PM	#107
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,671 Likes (Received): 397	It's on the site of the proposed 150 Stratford High Street development, but that's gone in for a redesign. Considering the pace of things around this area I doubt it will be there for much longer. I believe EH didn't really care about it going but the 20th century society did, as it will be one of the last (and best) examples of the former industrial buildings that hark back to its history as soap factories. __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

January 10th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#110
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,671 Likes (Received): 397	150 Stratford High Street now incorporates the Yardley box factory! Hopefully CABE will give this the thumbs up now. image hosted on flickr __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

January 10th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#111
El_Greco I Like Palm Trees Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 16,758 Likes (Received): 272	Oh thats good news. __________________ My Photos : Lisbon\|Madrid\|Rome\|Naples\|London\|Rotterdam\|Fes

November 18th, 2007, 04:30 PM	#103
*Medo* Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: London Posts: 18,437 Likes (Received): 108	I think that's the best designed tower going up/built in Stratford so far.

November 18th, 2007, 07:22 PM	#106
Wild@Heart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SE London Posts: 459 Likes (Received): 1	Really? Ah that's a shame, I've just done a uni project on it. It is indeed the old Yardley Box Factory. DarJoLe - do you know when it's to be taken down?

November 18th, 2007, 07:37 PM	#108
Wild@Heart Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SE London Posts: 459 Likes (Received): 1	Agreed. Would've been nice to see this retained as it is both a perfectly respectable building and an important piece of Stratford's history.

January 10th, 2008, 11:27 PM	#112
Manuel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,952 Likes (Received): 2	Oh yes! that's good news!

January 11th, 2008, 11:41 AM	#113
MercuryRise tobemoreanimal Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 217 Likes (Received): 0	that render doenst look all that appealing. the only thing it has going is that canal. if u took that away and replaced it with a road.. i dont think it will get close to be approved.better things are being proposed in Manchester.. they now how to make best use of canals. __________________ Because East London is a Vampire it sucks the joy right out of me. Bloc Party

January 11th, 2008, 05:48 PM	#115
El_Greco I Like Palm Trees Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London Posts: 16,758 Likes (Received): 272	They should knock down those tower blocks theyre some of the ugliest Ive ever seen. __________________ My Photos : Lisbon\|Madrid\|Rome\|Naples\|London\|Rotterdam\|Fes

January 11th, 2008, 05:55 PM	#116
spenster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 294 Likes (Received): 3	In my move back to London I had to rent something quick - I have ended up in bromley by bow - what a shit hole. I took a bus full of toothless urine drenched old people to Stratford shopping center - god was that an experience. Oh, and you should see the original sales material for my flat - ducks floating in a pond, beautiful people - yeah more like dead pigeons floating in a pond of motor oil and piss. Best build quick this market is a joke - there will be a BIG TIME CORRECTION - it's already started.

January 11th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#117
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,671 Likes (Received): 397	Bromley-by-Bow is one of London's most up and coming areas. The tower blocks are getting a makeover for 2012, some in the area already have. __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

January 11th, 2008, 06:45 PM	#118
spenster Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 294 Likes (Received): 3	Your sarcasm is amusing……………

January 11th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#120
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,671 Likes (Received): 397	Model of 150 Stratford High Street from the New London Architecture exhibition. The oval planned tower is Icona (completed), the block with one curved corner is currently under construction and the square angled tower on the edge is to begin construction in the summer. image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr image hosted on flickr __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

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