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steppenwolf · February 1st, 2011, 04:44 PM

It is too big for its context though. Its fat/wide and not at all elegant. We're not desperate here and we can hold out for something better.

DarJoLe · February 1st, 2011, 04:59 PM

Nothing will be elegant with the combination of development requirements, height restraints and profit.

Or maybe people here can do better?

Core Rising · February 1st, 2011, 05:24 PM

I seriously wish I could at least have a go! A bit late to change my degree now though..

Someone needs to make a computer game, sim city style, where you get to design skyscrapers taking into account: Footprint, height restrictions, aesthetics, profitability, eco credentials, urban form and its relation to the surroundings, budget and so on.

Or just buy minecraft and go nuts!

Light Parade · February 3rd, 2011, 10:39 AM

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...to-MI6-HQ.html

Big piece in this morning's Telegraph, complete with a snappy graphic.

Turbosnail · February 3rd, 2011, 12:18 PM

Crappy graphic more like.

Core Rising · February 3rd, 2011, 01:27 PM

Well judging by the graphic they both look a decent size. I'd estimate around 150 meters? So insted of one 149 meter tower we could get two

dutchsnookerfan · February 3rd, 2011, 07:39 PM

New design to?> It looks boring...

delores · February 3rd, 2011, 09:19 PM

more on that scheme here....it's going to be very dense
http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/allie...012736.article

ismail · February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 PM

Oh dear, not the return of the arial walkway

Manuel · February 4th, 2011, 12:20 AM

Looking at the sortlisted for the walkway, seem that the promenade plantée in Paris has finally be recognised for it's inspirational features.

But let's face it, that's London, and by mid 2012, the twin towers will be 20 storeys shorter and the walkway an already forgotten dream.

REAPER666 94 · February 5th, 2011, 01:01 PM

This will make a little cluster with St Georges tower

DarJoLe · February 5th, 2011, 05:51 PM

What the designers seem to have forgotten is the Paris Promenade plantee was already in existed as a elevated rail line, not something artificially created.

How about removing the gyratory and putting the park at ground level, not simply keeping the problem that blights the area?

LazyOaf · February 11th, 2011, 02:32 AM

http://www.planningresource.co.uk/De...l-turned-down/

Link only goes to paywall, worked for me through google however...

Rational Plan · February 11th, 2011, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LazyOaf

http://www.planningresource.co.uk/De...l-turned-down/

Link only goes to paywall, worked for me through google however...

that the Bondway site in the London Borough of Lambeth is an appropriate location for a tall building in principle.

He also accepted that the provision of new jobs and homes, including at least 20 per cent affordable provision, would be significant benefits. He recognised that the design of the tower was "of high quality" in many respects and would not have an unacceptable impact on the setting of the Westminster world heritage site.

However, the secretary of state voiced concern about a lack of public open space, play space and pedestrian routes through the site in Vauxhall Bondway Ltd's scheme. He also decided that the tower would be "overbearing" in its impact on the immediate area.

Manuel · February 11th, 2011, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarJoLe

What the designers seem to have forgotten is the Paris Promenade plantee was already in existed as a elevated rail line, not something artificially created.

How about removing the gyratory and putting the park at ground level, not simply keeping the problem that blights the area?

Off course, that's a much more simpler and doable alternative. But it seems that the new mayoralty is determined not to calm or curb road traffic.

whonose · August 25th, 2012, 01:42 PM

With 2 big tower developments making big progress leaps in Vauxhall recently, any news on this beast of a building?

February 1st, 2011, 04:59 PM	#122
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,662 Likes (Received): 392	Nothing will be elegant with the combination of development requirements, height restraints and profit. Or maybe people here can do better? __________________ "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.

February 3rd, 2011, 07:39 PM	#127
dutchsnookerfan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: very far from skyscrapers Posts: 1,311 Likes (Received): 0	New design to?> It looks boring... __________________ London-Paris 2 Cities in balance historic monuments and skyscrapers working together!

February 3rd, 2011, 10:46 PM	#129
ismail Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: london Posts: 1,966 Likes (Received): 2	Oh dear, not the return of the arial walkway __________________ I am the Law

February 4th, 2011, 12:20 AM	#130
Manuel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,952 Likes (Received): 1	Looking at the sortlisted for the walkway, seem that the promenade plantée in Paris has finally be recognised for it's inspirational features. But let's face it, that's London, and by mid 2012, the twin towers will be 20 storeys shorter and the walkway an already forgotten dream. __________________ >>>>>>>>>> Mon album Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuel69/<<<<<<<<<<

February 5th, 2011, 05:51 PM	#132
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,662 Likes (Received): 392	What the designers seem to have forgotten is the Paris Promenade plantee was already in existed as a elevated rail line, not something artificially created. How about removing the gyratory and putting the park at ground level, not simply keeping the problem that blights the area? __________________ "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.

February 1st, 2011, 04:44 PM	#121
steppenwolf Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: London Posts: 762 Likes (Received): 2	It is too big for its context though. Its fat/wide and not at all elegant. We're not desperate here and we can hold out for something better.

February 1st, 2011, 05:24 PM	#123
Core Rising Ampersands & What Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/ Nottingham Posts: 4,829	I seriously wish I could at least have a go! A bit late to change my degree now though.. Someone needs to make a computer game, sim city style, where you get to design skyscrapers taking into account: Footprint, height restrictions, aesthetics, profitability, eco credentials, urban form and its relation to the surroundings, budget and so on. Or just buy minecraft and go nuts!

February 3rd, 2011, 10:39 AM	#124
Light Parade Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 693 Likes (Received): 14	http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/n...to-MI6-HQ.html Big piece in this morning's Telegraph, complete with a snappy graphic.

February 3rd, 2011, 12:18 PM	#125
Turbosnail Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,704 Likes (Received): 17	Crappy graphic more like.

February 3rd, 2011, 01:27 PM	#126
Core Rising Ampersands & What Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: London/ Nottingham Posts: 4,829	Well judging by the graphic they both look a decent size. I'd estimate around 150 meters? So insted of one 149 meter tower we could get two

February 3rd, 2011, 09:19 PM	#128
delores Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 4,562 Likes (Received): 24	more on that scheme here....it's going to be very dense http://www.bdonline.co.uk/news/allie...012736.article

February 5th, 2011, 01:01 PM	#131
REAPER666 94 Reaper Join Date: May 2010 Location: Manchester Posts: 364 Likes (Received): 0	This will make a little cluster with St Georges tower

February 11th, 2011, 02:32 AM	#133
LazyOaf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: London (the southern half) Posts: 309 Likes (Received): 0	http://www.planningresource.co.uk/De...l-turned-down/ Link only goes to paywall, worked for me through google however...

August 25th, 2012, 01:42 PM	#136
whonose Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 82 Likes (Received): 0	With 2 big tower developments making big progress leaps in Vauxhall recently, any news on this beast of a building?

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