LONDON | The Leadenhall Building | 225m | 48 fl | T/O - Page 7

Munch · August 15th, 2006, 02:20 PM

I agree with Tubeman's point about the square st. Helen's.. it is already an amazing experience with Lloyds, 51 Lime Street, and Swiss re and with Tower 42 creeping into view too. But throw in Bishopsgate Tower and 122 Leadenhall... and i just can't imagine what the impact will be like standing in that square. Such an understated square and completely dominated by such a spectacular collection of world class architecture.

I agree with Nothingbettertodo's point about some who are incredibly defensive, it erodes credibility and isnt helpful. I also feel some are a little harsh on those who contribute and genuinely post erroneous material by accident... these types of posters don't deserve the lashings they get, it's a little rude.

Zenith · August 20th, 2006, 08:04 PM

I agree with you Munch. Not everyone on here is an expert, and some of us know very little about those little details many take for granted. Some people on here are too harsh with those who may not know that a project has been approved for example. Sure they could have read the entire thread but its not always feasible.

Anyway roll on the good work, its all great stuff isnt it

***wjfox*** · August 28th, 2006, 12:01 PM

Here are the blue hoardings that recently went up around the site:-

jonnyboy · August 29th, 2006, 12:58 AM

love that shade of blue..... but seriously am new to this site and am already boring my friends bout all the stuff on here..its so cool...my sister works in more london so keep e mailing her all the latest developments....congrats to all the guys/gals that post on here 4 all their facts and info they share....am addicted to the site already...cheers and chat soon . tom

Newcastle Guy · August 29th, 2006, 01:50 AM

Good to know you like the site, and that youre telling others too

AXISPAW · August 29th, 2006, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by jonnyboy

love that shade of blue..... but seriously am new to this site and am already boring my friends bout all the stuff on here..its so cool...my sister works in more london so keep e mailing her all the latest developments....congrats to all the guys/gals that post on here 4 all their facts and info they share....am addicted to the site already...cheers and chat soon . tom

yeah indeed the site is very addictive! in a good way tho. the only 1 annoying thing is, is reading about all the news and developments and getting excited only to learn that some of these are years off, ( i want everything to start construction NOW) lol

***wjfox*** · October 11th, 2006, 01:10 PM

New rendering -

european · October 11th, 2006, 01:26 PM

looks great

***Chad*** · October 11th, 2006, 01:38 PM

DAMN REAL!!!!

colemonkee · October 11th, 2006, 08:18 PM

Even the Willis Building looks real in that rendering.

Gherkin · October 11th, 2006, 11:33 PM

Photo realistic renders surely are the way forward

Phobos · October 12th, 2006, 12:14 AM

Oh damn!That's so fucking real!!!

Lance · October 13th, 2006, 12:26 AM

Its not often you see a rendering of how the building is likely to look. That looks stunning though. I'm sure many people would mistake that for a photo.

lpioe · October 13th, 2006, 07:35 PM

That render is awesome indeed, never seen such a photorealistic one of a skyscraper.

The building looks great, my fav "approved" in London after The Shard.

mrtocsin · October 14th, 2006, 01:15 AM

Looks awfull, disaster of a scraper, who on Earth is going to occupy the top floors. If the scraper wasn't sliced and was a complete rectangle it would of been thrown out of hand during the planning stage. Yet another pathetic attempt for London at getting a skyline.

Jamandell (d69) · October 14th, 2006, 01:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtocsin

Looks awfull, disaster of a scraper, who on Earth is going to occupy the top floors. If the scraper wasn't sliced and was a complete rectangle it would of been thrown out of hand during the planning stage. Yet another pathetic attempt for London at getting a skyline.

Urgh, well how constructive of a statement for you to make.
Of course it wouldn't have been accepted if it was rectangular, because that would have been bland! It being this shame IMO (and in a lot of other people's too) it becomes a very interesting piece of architecture. It's colourful as well. I'm pretty sure there are hundreds, if not more, skyscrapers out there that are much blander, as they are big grey boxes, heck, London has plenty of those already in Canary Wharf. 122 Leadenhall is a great step forward for London.
And the attempts at getting the skyline in the City aren't pathetic, almost every building that is planned (with the exception of one), has been stunning, beautiful, world class architecture.

***wjfox*** · October 14th, 2006, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtocsin

Looks awfull, disaster of a scraper, who on Earth is going to occupy the top floors.

The tower is designed to be multi-tenanted so the upper floors can cater for smaller firms.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtocsin

If the scraper wasn't sliced and was a complete rectangle it would of been thrown out of hand during the planning stage. Yet another pathetic attempt for London at getting a skyline.

I think you're an utter moron who deserves to be kicked in the balls.

mrtocsin · October 14th, 2006, 03:16 AM

No offence wjfox2002 but I have heard that you kick like a cissy, send me a pm and I will improve your technique.

Newcastle Guy · October 14th, 2006, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mrtocsin

No offence wjfox2002 but I have heard that you kick like a cissy, send me a pm and I will improve your technique.

You are of course entitled your opinion but making BS comments like this really doesn't help you mate. Keep going, keep making personel comments against well respected members. Lets see where that gets you eh

***Tubeman*** · October 14th, 2006, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrtocsin

Looks awfull, disaster of a scraper, who on Earth is going to occupy the top floors. If the scraper wasn't sliced and was a complete rectangle it would of been thrown out of hand during the planning stage. Yet another pathetic attempt for London at getting a skyline.

You're right, its crap... I dearly hope it doesn't get built

Are we talking about the same tower here?

October 11th, 2006, 01:38 PM	#129
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October 12th, 2006, 12:14 AM	#132
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October 13th, 2006, 07:35 PM	#134
lpioe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,154 Likes (Received): 0	That render is awesome indeed, never seen such a photorealistic one of a skyscraper. The building looks great, my fav "approved" in London after The Shard. __________________ my stadium designs 1 - 2 - 3 - 4

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August 15th, 2006, 02:20 PM	#121
Munch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oxford/London/Houston Posts: 678 Likes (Received): 1	I agree with Tubeman's point about the square st. Helen's.. it is already an amazing experience with Lloyds, 51 Lime Street, and Swiss re and with Tower 42 creeping into view too. But throw in Bishopsgate Tower and 122 Leadenhall... and i just can't imagine what the impact will be like standing in that square. Such an understated square and completely dominated by such a spectacular collection of world class architecture. I agree with Nothingbettertodo's point about some who are incredibly defensive, it erodes credibility and isnt helpful. I also feel some are a little harsh on those who contribute and genuinely post erroneous material by accident... these types of posters don't deserve the lashings they get, it's a little rude.

August 20th, 2006, 08:04 PM	#122
Zenith The hawk envies me Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Taunton Posts: 6,300 Likes (Received): 178	I agree with you Munch. Not everyone on here is an expert, and some of us know very little about those little details many take for granted. Some people on here are too harsh with those who may not know that a project has been approved for example. Sure they could have read the entire thread but its not always feasible. Anyway roll on the good work, its all great stuff isnt it

August 28th, 2006, 12:01 PM	#123
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,192 Likes (Received): 930	Here are the blue hoardings that recently went up around the site:-

August 29th, 2006, 12:58 AM	#124
jonnyboy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 959 Likes (Received): 45	love that shade of blue..... but seriously am new to this site and am already boring my friends bout all the stuff on here..its so cool...my sister works in more london so keep e mailing her all the latest developments....congrats to all the guys/gals that post on here 4 all their facts and info they share....am addicted to the site already...cheers and chat soon . tom

August 29th, 2006, 01:50 AM	#125
Newcastle Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 8,955 Likes (Received): 18	Good to know you like the site, and that youre telling others too

October 11th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#127
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,192 Likes (Received): 930	New rendering -

October 11th, 2006, 01:26 PM	#128
european Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,446 Likes (Received): 5	looks great

October 11th, 2006, 08:18 PM	#130
colemonkee aimin high. shootin low. Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 445 Likes (Received): 0	Even the Willis Building looks real in that rendering.

October 11th, 2006, 11:33 PM	#131
Gherkin actual gherkin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,737 Likes (Received): 160	Photo realistic renders surely are the way forward

October 13th, 2006, 12:26 AM	#133
Lance Most ignored user! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Southend Posts: 352 Likes (Received): 0	Its not often you see a rendering of how the building is likely to look. That looks stunning though. I'm sure many people would mistake that for a photo.

October 14th, 2006, 01:15 AM	#135
mrtocsin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kernowek Republyk Posts: 124 Likes (Received): 0	Looks awfull, disaster of a scraper, who on Earth is going to occupy the top floors. If the scraper wasn't sliced and was a complete rectangle it would of been thrown out of hand during the planning stage. Yet another pathetic attempt for London at getting a skyline.

October 14th, 2006, 03:16 AM	#138
mrtocsin Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Kernowek Republyk Posts: 124 Likes (Received): 0	No offence wjfox2002 but I have heard that you kick like a cissy, send me a pm and I will improve your technique.