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Fragmentor · January 23rd, 2006, 09:15 PM

Yeah, I certainly agree, when coming across this project it certainly did nothing for me, now i really do like it, and now with loads more renderings and models we can see the true look if the tower, and now im really excited about its construction and really will value its presence on the London skyline.

london lad · February 4th, 2006, 02:16 AM

Theres a bit of news on this website- but I dotn subcribe so cant give you any more details other than 'Skanska favourite for Heron tower contract'

http://www.building.co.uk/section.asp?navcode=518

eXSBass · February 4th, 2006, 12:32 PM

They're also doing Palestra

***wjfox*** · February 4th, 2006, 12:47 PM

They did a certain other skyscraper too.

eXSBass · February 4th, 2006, 02:17 PM

Indeed Wj. They also are/did do a good job too

Londonconstructionwo · February 4th, 2006, 02:30 PM

It looks very likely

Ps exbass cant do mon will get back to you

eXSBass · February 4th, 2006, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Londonconstructionwo

It looks very likely

Ps exbass cant do mon will get back to you

No problems

Cat man do · February 4th, 2006, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eXSBass

Indeed Wj. They also are/did do a good job too

Well, apart from putting the crown on skew-wiff and apart form the odd windows that never got replaced and apart from the fact it was shown to be a bit wonky! Apart from that they did a good job ;0)

eXSBass · February 4th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Come on mate. Its a 300 tonne building! Its huge! Things can't be that perfect!

***wjfox*** · February 4th, 2006, 04:05 PM

They did Moorhouse too, one of the City's best midrises in my opinion. It's a shame the official thread got deleted last year.

Mr Bricks · February 4th, 2006, 04:18 PM

Amazing pics! What´s the name of the street in the second pic?

Noostairz · February 4th, 2006, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SuomiPoika

Amazing pics! What´s the name of the street in the second pic?

that's going down london wall i think, with moorgate just down and on the right.

DarJoLe · February 4th, 2006, 04:46 PM

Moorhouse is a great shape, if you stretched it upwards so it became a skyscraper, placed in Canary Wharf they'd still gain a maximum plot rate and have a good tower with curves.

Monkey · February 5th, 2006, 02:06 AM

Moorhouse is one of London's best recent buildings but so far it hasn't been a commercial success. It still seems to be empty.

DarJoLe · February 5th, 2006, 02:30 AM

Norton Rose were originally going to move there.

Munch · February 5th, 2006, 03:52 AM

Monkey, explain why you like moorhouse so much....

It does nothing for me, it confuses me, and i dont see anything clever or great about it. It just seems like a stranger and potentially awkward shape that doesnt really do much... why do you like it so much?

Mr Bricks · February 5th, 2006, 12:22 PM

How tall is it?...something like 80m i guess.

***Medo*** · February 5th, 2006, 03:49 PM

84m

Biosonic · February 8th, 2006, 03:04 PM

Sorry if this is in the wrong thread, but a construction journal is reporting that Heron is likely to award the contract for £500m Heron Tower within the next few weeks, with Skanksa favourite as contractor. Work expected to start shortly afterwards...

JDRS · February 8th, 2006, 03:10 PM

Brilliant news!

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January 23rd, 2006, 09:15 PM	#121
Fragmentor Funky London Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: North London Posts: 1,787 Likes (Received): 0	Yeah, I certainly agree, when coming across this project it certainly did nothing for me, now i really do like it, and now with loads more renderings and models we can see the true look if the tower, and now im really excited about its construction and really will value its presence on the London skyline.

February 4th, 2006, 02:16 AM	#122
london lad Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: London Posts: 8,156 Likes (Received): 45	Theres a bit of news on this website- but I dotn subcribe so cant give you any more details other than 'Skanska favourite for Heron tower contract' http://www.building.co.uk/section.asp?navcode=518

February 4th, 2006, 12:32 PM	#123
eXSBass Tea. Earl grey. Hot. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,526 Likes (Received): 25	They're also doing Palestra

February 4th, 2006, 12:47 PM	#124
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,235 Likes (Received): 948	They did a certain other skyscraper too.

February 4th, 2006, 02:17 PM	#125
eXSBass Tea. Earl grey. Hot. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,526 Likes (Received): 25	Indeed Wj. They also are/did do a good job too

February 4th, 2006, 02:30 PM	#126
Londonconstructionwo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 14 Likes (Received): 0	It looks very likely Ps exbass cant do mon will get back to you

February 4th, 2006, 03:13 PM	#129
eXSBass Tea. Earl grey. Hot. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 2,526 Likes (Received): 25	Come on mate. Its a 300 tonne building! Its huge! Things can't be that perfect!

February 4th, 2006, 04:05 PM	#130
*wjfox* Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: L O N D O N Posts: 36,235 Likes (Received): 948	They did Moorhouse too, one of the City's best midrises in my opinion. It's a shame the official thread got deleted last year.

February 4th, 2006, 04:46 PM	#133
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,675 Likes (Received): 400	Moorhouse is a great shape, if you stretched it upwards so it became a skyscraper, placed in Canary Wharf they'd still gain a maximum plot rate and have a good tower with curves.

February 5th, 2006, 02:06 AM	#134
Monkey Londinium langur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Londinium Posts: 14,616 Likes (Received): 1	Moorhouse is one of London's best recent buildings but so far it hasn't been a commercial success. It still seems to be empty.

February 5th, 2006, 02:30 AM	#135
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,675 Likes (Received): 400	Norton Rose were originally going to move there.

February 5th, 2006, 03:52 AM	#136
Munch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Oxford/London/Houston Posts: 678 Likes (Received): 1	Monkey, explain why you like moorhouse so much.... It does nothing for me, it confuses me, and i dont see anything clever or great about it. It just seems like a stranger and potentially awkward shape that doesnt really do much... why do you like it so much?

February 8th, 2006, 03:10 PM	#140
JDRS Against ID Cards Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Manchester Posts: 9,823 Likes (Received): 0	Brilliant news!