Canary Wharf skyscraper sold for nearly £800m June 20, 2014 A partnership led by China Life (CL), a state-backed Chinese insurer, has bought number 10 Upper Bank Street in the Canary Wharf area of London for £795m, according to reports. The skyscraper is one of the most recognisable buildings on the London skyline and will now now be split mainly between CL and Qatar Holdings [...]
The Shard evacuated after reports of smoke in building’s basement June 5, 2014 London's iconic Shard skyscraper has been evacuated after reports of smoke. The London Fire Brigade says that firefighters have been investigating the reports of smoke in the basement of the building. Smoke without fire perhaps, as the fire brigade's statement says that "there is no suggestion at this stage that there is a fire". So [...]
Shard named as best skyscraper on the planet May 20, 2014 THE SHARD has been given the seal of approval at one of the industry’s top awards ceremonies after being voted the world’s best skyscraper. The 306 metre-tall building, designed by Renzo Piano, yesterday scaled the heights of the annual Skyscraper Awards given by Hamburg-based building and construction data company Emporis. The Shard has divided opinion [...]
Walkie Talkie owner more than doubles profit but warns of supply squeeze May 15, 2014 Walkie Talkie tower owner Land Securities says it’s “reaping the reward” of its “bold strategy to develop early and speculatively in London”. The developer’s seen profit before tax rocket 108 per cent to £1.1bn over the last year. Basic net asset value per share jumped 11.5 per cent to 1.069p, as it’s enjoyed the increasingly [...]
Londoners grow fonder of the Shard skyscraper April 14, 2014 LONDONERS are growing fonder of the Shard despite western Europe’s biggest skyscraper initially sparking mixed feelings among inhabitants in the capital. According to a YouGov poll released yesterday, 57 per cent of Londoners think the 87-storey glass tower has changed the capital’s skyline for the better, while 15 per cent reckon it has made it [...]
London’s 13 favourite skyscrapers ranked March 27, 2014 A report out two weeks ago documented over 236 skyscrapers coming to the city – over double what it’s got now. London's long been thought of as a low-rise city – compare it with New York and Hong Kong – but it looks like its skyline's in for a shift – upwards. How do Londoners [...]
Capital’s skyscraper boom set to dramatically change skyline March 12, 2014 LONDON’S skyline is set to change dramatically over the next decade. Over 236 towers over 20 storeys are being proposed, approved or under construction – more than double the number of tall buildings estimated to be in the capital today, according to a new report released yesterday. Traditionally a low-rise city, London’s skyscrapers have, until [...]
The 236 skyscrapers coming to London March 12, 2014 London’s skyline is set to change dramatically over the next decade. According to a report out today, over 236 towers over 20 storeys are being proposed, approved or under construction – more than double the number of high-rise buildings estimated to be in capital today. Traditionally a low-rise city, London’s skyscrapers have, until now, been [...]
Batman-inspired skyscraper nears approval February 18, 2014 PLANS for a £390m office scheme near Leadenhall Market were recommended for approval yesterday. The design was inspired by America’s neo-gothic architecture such as the Rockefeller Centre, which influenced the Batman films.
Batman-inspired skyscraper set for approval at 40 Leadenhall February 18, 2014 Plans for a giant office scheme near Leadenhall Market was recommended for approval by City planners today. The site at 40 Leadenhall Street – also known as the Leadenhall Triangle – is owned by Henderson Global Investors, the fund managers behind the controversial Smithfield Quarter scheme, which is being reviewed at a public inquiry [...]