100 Bishopsgate, London

***wjfox*** · October 5th, 2006, 11:27 PM

100 Bishopsgate
City of London

Height: 165m
Floors: 40
Status: Proposed
Architect: Allies and Morrison
Developer: GPE

* If built, and depending on whether the other surrounding proposals are built, this could become the 7th building over 500ft in the City of London.

* It was previously thought that construction would be delayed until 2012 thanks to the current tenancy agreement for the site.

* The scheme only has a mere 10 passenger lifts thanks to the use of express double decker lifts between the ground floor and mid height lobbies.

* The lower part of the tower splays out on one side giving it the appearance of twisting slightly.

* One of the advantages of the tower flaring out on the southern side is that it reduces the wind currents that are experienced by pedestrians by absorbing them. This is further reinforced by the treatment to the lower facades.

* The cladding is purposefully designed to reference the international style of St Helens to blend in more with that conservation area and create a coherent whole.

* The top of the tower is designed to reach the shoulder of Tower 42.

* Originally the tower was set to be six floors taller, but this was reduced following concerns it would detract from 30 St Marys Axe and the Heron Tower and lead to a flat skyline.

* A major new library will be built as part of the project.

Bachy Soletanche · October 5th, 2006, 11:42 PM

Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really...

Bachy Soletanche · October 5th, 2006, 11:48 PM

Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really...

Bachy Soletanche · October 5th, 2006, 11:49 PM

Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really...

Bachy Soletanche · October 5th, 2006, 11:53 PM

Oopsie, there seems to be something wrong with my "Quick reply" button tonight.

BenL · October 5th, 2006, 11:53 PM

I believe the spire in the Heron tower. 100 Bishopsgate is just one tower as far as I am aware.

Gherkin · October 12th, 2006, 04:54 PM

London doesn't need it.

El_Greco · October 13th, 2006, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wjfox2002

Love this picture.

NothingBetterToDo · October 14th, 2006, 03:47 AM

i dont really like it, it might fit in down at CW, but i think the city needs better than this.

its a rather bland glass box, with very little architectural merit to it. And it does nothing to enhance the cluster.

Erebus555 · October 14th, 2006, 06:54 PM

Boring. The slope does nothing. It'll just be a building. Not an icon. 5/10

henry hill · August 5th, 2009, 02:04 AM

8/10

Ellilamas · August 7th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Boring 5/10

SkyscraperSuperman · August 9th, 2009, 01:25 PM

I like the design, it will help bulk up the skyline and it will balance the cluster - the City needs something like this. 9/10.

ferge · August 9th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Its broad, flat roof detracts from the grace of the other towers.. it's out of proportion and I'd rather it didn't become a reality.. 3/10

Yorkshire Boy · December 26th, 2009, 12:14 AM

I gave it a 7/10, despite what others say about it being boring, I think it is a nice modest, yet still trying to be fancy addition to the cluster.

dutchsnookerfan · December 30th, 2010, 07:51 PM

8/10 but its a bit boring at the top couldnt they add something? but the lowest half is great.

Brave New World · December 7th, 2011, 01:35 PM

8/10 bit boring but only a bit...

Dakaro · December 18th, 2011, 01:24 AM

5/10

geococcyx · January 7th, 2012, 05:58 AM

8/10

steppenwolf · January 9th, 2012, 12:36 PM

I've gone right off Allies and Morrison's hyper rational, machines for working in. I've been in a few and they always make me feel like a robot walking around in a CGI grid like space, having to behave in the style of the smooth clinical surroundings. I'm not a huge fan of this building either. 1. there is already far too much glass on the skyline - all of slightly different and clashing shades. 2. Its just a little bit too wide for its height, especially from the ground. 3. Its smug, like an Architect.

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October 5th, 2006, 11:27 PM	#1
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 35,700 Likes (Received): 1181	100 Bishopsgate, London 100 Bishopsgate City of London Height: 165m Floors: 40 Status: Proposed Architect: Allies and Morrison Developer: GPE * If built, and depending on whether the other surrounding proposals are built, this could become the 7th building over 500ft in the City of London. * It was previously thought that construction would be delayed until 2012 thanks to the current tenancy agreement for the site. * The scheme only has a mere 10 passenger lifts thanks to the use of express double decker lifts between the ground floor and mid height lobbies. * The lower part of the tower splays out on one side giving it the appearance of twisting slightly. * One of the advantages of the tower flaring out on the southern side is that it reduces the wind currents that are experienced by pedestrians by absorbing them. This is further reinforced by the treatment to the lower facades. * The cladding is purposefully designed to reference the international style of St Helens to blend in more with that conservation area and create a coherent whole. * The top of the tower is designed to reach the shoulder of Tower 42. * Originally the tower was set to be six floors taller, but this was reduced following concerns it would detract from 30 St Marys Axe and the Heron Tower and lead to a flat skyline. * A major new library will be built as part of the project.

October 5th, 2006, 11:42 PM	#2
Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,239 Likes (Received): 228	Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really... __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

October 5th, 2006, 11:48 PM	#3
Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,239 Likes (Received): 228	Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really... __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

October 5th, 2006, 11:49 PM	#4
Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,239 Likes (Received): 228	Bit bland, I like the one with the spire though, but it does make a good job of filling out the skyline, which when you consider that it's taller than any builing in Manchester, Birminham, Liverpool, and everywhere is quite increadable really... __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

October 5th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#5
Bachy Soletanche Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14,239 Likes (Received): 228	Oopsie, there seems to be something wrong with my "Quick reply" button tonight. __________________ We do not need to return anywhere, we are already in all the places we have ever been

October 5th, 2006, 11:53 PM	#6
BenL Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Oxford, London Posts: 1,644 Likes (Received): 0	I believe the spire in the Heron tower. 100 Bishopsgate is just one tower as far as I am aware.

October 12th, 2006, 04:54 PM	#7
Gherkin actual gherkin Join Date: May 2005 Location: Leeds Posts: 13,454 Likes (Received): 198	London doesn't need it.

October 14th, 2006, 03:47 AM	#9
NothingBetterToDo Better To Do Nothing Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 10,499 Likes (Received): 2	i dont really like it, it might fit in down at CW, but i think the city needs better than this. its a rather bland glass box, with very little architectural merit to it. And it does nothing to enhance the cluster. __________________ My Pictures: London - Amsterdam - Copenhagen - Berlin - Oslo - Bergen - Prague - Dublin

October 14th, 2006, 06:54 PM	#10
Erebus555 It's Sting. So What? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bristol Posts: 30,882 Likes (Received): 4	Boring. The slope does nothing. It'll just be a building. Not an icon. 5/10 __________________ The UK Housing Wiki - Attempting to document every tower block, council estate, private estate, housing association, tower block construction/ demolition method, tower block architect, tower block construction company... etc etc, in the UK. Everything to do with postwar residences! - Please join and help! EREBUS - OFFICIAL MOD CANDIDATE 2011 - BRITISH MODS FOR BRITISH PEOPLE!

August 5th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#11
henry hill Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 22,969 Likes (Received): 3	8/10 __________________

August 7th, 2009, 03:10 PM	#12
Ellilamas pokolenie skyscrapercity Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gliwice Posts: 1,891 Likes (Received): 5	Boring 5/10 __________________ P O S T E R _ G L I W I C E Lofty Gliwice \|\| Biurowiec Roedl&Partner \|\| Stadion Piasta \|\|

August 9th, 2009, 01:25 PM	#13
SkyscraperSuperman Hi. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Portsmouth, UK [] Beijing, China [X] Posts: 2,374 Likes (Received): 95	I like the design, it will help bulk up the skyline and it will balance the cluster - the City needs something like this. 9/10. __________________ ~~~ Studying Civil Engineering at the University of Portsmouth.. ~~~ My fundraising page for my 6-day trek to Machu Picchu in August 2013, raising money for the Epilepsy Society: http://www.justgiving.com/richard-francis-peru Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThisIsRichaaard My last.fm profile: http://www.last.fm/user/Spartan-King Flickr page 1 (ghost-of-sparta): http://www.flickr.com/people/ghost-of-sparta Flickr page 2 (Skyscraper Superman): http://www.flickr.com/people/82617920@N07

August 9th, 2009, 02:13 PM	#14
ferge Like 'Berg' Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wigan Posts: 5,355 Likes (Received): 101	Its broad, flat roof detracts from the grace of the other towers.. it's out of proportion and I'd rather it didn't become a reality.. 3/10

December 26th, 2009, 12:14 AM	#15
Yorkshire Boy Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: L E E D S Posts: 2,298 Likes (Received): 62	I gave it a 7/10, despite what others say about it being boring, I think it is a nice modest, yet still trying to be fancy addition to the cluster.

December 30th, 2010, 07:51 PM	#16
dutchsnookerfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: very far from skyscrapers Posts: 1,311 Likes (Received): 0	8/10 but its a bit boring at the top couldnt they add something? but the lowest half is great. __________________ London-Paris 2 Cities in balance historic monuments and skyscrapers working together!

December 7th, 2011, 01:35 PM	#17
Brave New World Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 24 Likes (Received): 0	8/10 bit boring but only a bit...

December 18th, 2011, 01:24 AM	#18
Dakaro EUROPE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Poland Posts: 4,577 Likes (Received): 241	5/10 __________________ MY EUROPEAN THREADS : \| Budapest!!! \|Bucharest!!! \|

January 7th, 2012, 05:58 AM	#19
geococcyx Mexican User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Kadakaamán Posts: 1,014 Likes (Received): 1159	8/10

January 9th, 2012, 12:36 PM	#20
steppenwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Posts: 765 Likes (Received): 9	I've gone right off Allies and Morrison's hyper rational, machines for working in. I've been in a few and they always make me feel like a robot walking around in a CGI grid like space, having to behave in the style of the smooth clinical surroundings. I'm not a huge fan of this building either. 1. there is already far too much glass on the skyline - all of slightly different and clashing shades. 2. Its just a little bit too wide for its height, especially from the ground. 3. Its smug, like an Architect.

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