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Newcastle Guy · April 3rd, 2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Officer Dibble

It certainly does.

Hadn't spotted that convention in the world forums, thanks. I seem to recall a poll in the UK forums about whether we should stick with 150m as the definition (or something similar) but I can't find it now, so maybe I'm misremembering.

I think I remember that too.

shard97 · April 3rd, 2012, 07:21 PM

so when will this start?

siberian dreamer · April 5th, 2012, 08:41 PM

I use about 150m+ personally.

Cat man do · April 6th, 2012, 12:56 AM

I propose skyscraper = 1.5gy

shard97 · April 6th, 2012, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cat man do

I propose skyscraper = 1.5gy

+1

WhatIsBeauty · June 25th, 2012, 05:31 PM

http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/judges-...632139.article

Approved

MatthewGen · June 26th, 2012, 01:35 AM

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Originally Posted by WhatIsBeauty

http://www.cnplus.co.uk/news/judges-...632139.article

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Can you quote the article for us? It's readable for subscribers only apparently. Thanks

WhatIsBeauty · June 26th, 2012, 09:48 AM

http://www.nce.co.uk/news/structures...632167.article

Another article without requiring subscription regarding this project.

danm · June 26th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhatIsBeauty

http://www.nce.co.uk/news/structures...632167.article

Another article without requiring subscription regarding this project.

Subscription required for that too.

Here is an article that doesn't require a subscription: http://www.theconstructionindex.co.u...rown-out-again

Quill challenge thrown out again

A London tower block that has twice been granted planning permission but continued to face legal challenges has been cleared for construction by the Court of Appeal.

The Court of Appeal ruled on Friday that Southwark Council was right to grant planning permission for a 31-storey 500-bed student accommodation scheme next to the Shard at London Bridge.

The block, dubbed the Quill because of its profile, is being developed by Investream and has been designed by Spparc Architecture.

Adjoining landowner Threadneedle took out a judicial review against Southwark Council and communities secretary Eric Pickles, who decided against calling in the planning decision for review. The High Court ealier ruled that the conduct of both the council and the secretary of state had been 'unimpeachable'. The Court of Appeal has now upheld this decision.

One of the main objections to the scheme has been its 109m height. But as this is only a third of the height of the neighbouring Shard (310m), this criticism has been dismissed by the courts, the council and the secretary of state.

Rory Joyce, partner at Drivers Jonas Deloitte and planning consultant for the development said: "After three years of working with the Council and other parties to gain planning permission for this scheme, we are delighted with the Court of Appeal's decision. At a time when we all recognise the pressing need for investment and regeneration, it is more important than ever that developers are able to get on with delivering high quality schemes like The Quill."

beefykeefy · June 28th, 2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Bob!

They have some more fabulous renders on their website: http://www.spparcstudio.com/Project/...BridgeSE1.aspx

Source: SPPARC Architecture

I'm still unsure whether the redesign was an improvement.

Great the way that building fits into the street scene

Ugly as fook. More middle finger/international architecture.

Sesquip · June 28th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Very ugly

Trances · June 28th, 2012, 04:19 PM

More student Accom. I just hope all this places dont become future slums.

The high density for students is all ok. I dont think they will have the Quill completed in time for the 2013 academic year or even the 2014 year!

DarJoLe · June 28th, 2012, 08:58 PM

I can't imagine the type of students who would be able to afford staying here would be the ones who would make it turn into a slum.

jamiefearon · June 29th, 2012, 01:07 PM

Ugly? Exactly, this is not a bad thing.

lyonsdown 2.0 · June 30th, 2012, 05:07 PM

This is really horrible looking, particularly the random coloured cladding on the east facade of the taller section.

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Trances , , and , Fade to Black. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Living in London Posts: 7,896 Likes (Received): 4	More student Accom. I just hope all this places dont become future slums. The high density for students is all ok. I dont think they will have the Quill completed in time for the 2013 academic year or even the 2014 year! __________________ "Are we ready to go farther or have we already gone to far?" “He who controls the present, controls the past. He who controls the past, controls the future.”

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DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,671 Likes (Received): 397	I can't imagine the type of students who would be able to afford staying here would be the ones who would make it turn into a slum. __________________ "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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April 5th, 2012, 08:41 PM	#183
siberian dreamer Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: london/Bristol Posts: 546 Likes (Received): 3	I use about 150m+ personally.

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Cat man do Founder of the 'Gy'. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Carrbridge/Highlands Posts: 2,056 Likes (Received): 34	I propose skyscraper = 1.5gy

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WhatIsBeauty Finance Is My Home:) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London / Toronto Posts: 239 Likes (Received): 3	http://www.nce.co.uk/news/structures...632167.article Another article without requiring subscription regarding this project.

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Sesquip Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,109 Likes (Received): 13	Very ugly

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jamiefearon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: London Posts: 760 Likes (Received): 82	Ugly? Exactly, this is not a bad thing.

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lyonsdown 2.0 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 243 Likes (Received): 0	This is really horrible looking, particularly the random coloured cladding on the east facade of the taller section.