Wardian London
| Wardian London | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Approved |
| Type | Residential |
| Location | Isle of Dogs |
| Address | East of 163 Marsh Wall |
| Town or city | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Opened | 2019 |
| Client | Eco World-Ballymore |
| Height | 183/170 metres (600/557 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 55/50 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Glenn Howells Architects |
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Wardian London is a rediential-led development proposed for the Isle of Dogs, London from Eco World-Ballymore and designed by architect firm Glenn Howells. The scheme consists of two skyscrapers and was approved by Tower Hamlets council in November 2014. Upon completion, expected to be in 2019, Wardian London will be one of the tallest residential developments in London and the United Kingdom.
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Background and design
Original plans
Prior to the current scheme, developer Ballymore had been granted planning permission for a 525,000 sq ft office development on the same site. This proposal consisted of two towers of 26 and 16 storeys. Building work got as far as completing part of the basement before Ballymore abandoned the scheme due to a lack of tenancy agreements.[1]
New proposal
In 2013, Ballymore applied for new planning permission for two, residential-led towers designed by Glenn Howells Architects in the Isle of Dogs, just south of Canary Wharf.[2] The scheme was granted planning permission on November 6, 2014 by councillors at Tower Hamlets council.[3]
The two towers will have 55 and 50 storeys.[4] The East Tower will be the larger of the two skyscrapers and rise to 183 metres (600 ft) in height while the West Tower will reach 170 metres (557 ft),[5] making them two of the tallest residential buildings approved in London and in the United Kingdom.[6][7] The skyscrapers will be linked at their base by a podium.[5] In total, the development will provide 792 residential apartments.[8]
Construction of the East Tower is expected to begin in early 2016, with the entire scheme anticiptated to be completed in late 2019.[9][10]
In 2015, the development name was changed from Arrowhead Quay to Wardian London.
Sale
In January 2015, Ballymore announced a deal with Malaysian property investment company, Eco World, in which Ballymore sold Wardian London to Eco World as well as two other schemes, namely, Embassy Gardens and phase two of its London City Island development for £428m. This created a holding company known as Eco World-Ballymore Holding Company Limited.[11] Ballymore own 25 per cent of the company and Eco World own the remaining 75 per cent. However, Ballymore will continue to manage the three schemes within the new company.[12]
Location
The skyscrapers will be located east of 163 Marsh Wall, to the immediate south of Canary Wharf's commercial district in the Isle of Dogs. The nearest stations are South Quay DLR and Heron Quays DLR. The closest London Underground station is Canary Wharf.
See also
List of tallest buildings and structures in London
List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom
References
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Further reading
- London's highest botanical gin garden goes on sale at theguardian.com
External links
- Official website Wardianlondon.com
- Glenn Howells Architecture website GlennHowells.co.uk
