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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of London Corporation approves two sustainable office towers in Square Mile
The City of London Corporation has granted permission for two new office developments in the Square Mile (London). The 45-storey scheme at 63 St Mary's Axe and the 32-storey project at 85 Gracechurch Street will provide more than 110,000m² of Grade A office space, focusing on sustainability. The developments are stated to be integral to enhancing the Square Mile as a global destination, aligning with the corporation's 'Destination City' growth strategy. The move aims to enhance the area's cultural heritage and hospitality offerings. Both towers have been designed to respect the city's skyline, including views of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral. The 45-storey mixed-use office development at 63 St Mary's Axe will contribute 85,000m² of the city's required floor space to meet future economic and employment growth, accounting for 4.2% of the total need. It is expected to generate more than 4,500 jobs. The scheme also promises new public spaces, including the Camomile Park, and will showcase a section of the historic London Wall. At 85 Gracechurch Street, the amended proposal builds upon an earlier approved plan, offering 34,000m² of office space and accommodating 2,200 jobs. The redesign incorporates the discovery of a first-century Roman forum-basilica, which will be part of a new public exhibition. The project also includes plans to revitalise Leadenhall Market with shops and event areas and reopen a pedestrian route, with access to a public terrace on the fifth floor. City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee chair Tom Sleigh said: 'Every new building must earn its place in the Square Mile, and these are two standout schemes that do just that. Both 85 Gracechurch Street and 63 St Mary's Axe capture the dynamic of our city: ambitious, inclusive, and rooted in our extraordinary heritage. 'At 85 Gracechurch, we're bringing people closer than ever to Roman London, whilst 63 St Mary's Axe, with its elevated walkways and cultural experience, will offer a new way to move through and enjoy the city. Together, these buildings deliver over 100,000m² of top-grade office space and thousands of new jobs, cementing the city's status as the engine room of the UK economy. Their addition to the future skyline will preserve our capital's status as a leading global city.' Earlier this year, the Planning Applications Sub-Committee of the City of London Corporation also approved a 33-storey sustainable office building at 70 Gracechurch Street. "City of London Corporation approves two sustainable office towers in Square Mile" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
Time Out
10-07-2025
- Business
- Time Out
A massive new 45-storey skyscraper has been approved for the City of London, right next to the Gherkin
Just when you thought that the Square Mile couldn't possibly fit another skyscraper, the City of London Corporation planning applications sub-committee has officially granted permission for one more. The new 63 St Mary's Axe will be erected short walk from the Gherkin (at 30 St Mary's Axe Street), with 45 storeys and more than 85,000 square metres of floor space. It'll include a publicly accessible park wrapping around the lower levels, named Camomile Park, and an auditorium, with space on the ground floor and lower floors open for commercial, cultural and leisure use. More excitingly, it'll 'reveal and celebrate' a previously hidden surviving section of the Roman-built London Wall. The site's existing buildings will be knocked down to make way for the new tower. On the 63 St Mary's Axe website, planners say that 'for local residents and pedestrians, the [current] site isn't a very welcoming experience, with narrow pavements, blank frontages and very little greenery' and that 'the workspace no longer meets the needs or expectations of modern workplace occupiers'. Previous plans stated that the tower would have access to a garden on every floor, and 100 trees would be planted in the surrounding area. AXA IM Alts, the property investment firm behind the skyscraper, said that it had engaged with more than 350 local community groups and other stakeholders to come up with the idea to create Camomile Park' Tom Sleigh, the chairman of the City of London Corporation Planning and Transportation Committee, said that '63 St Mary's Axe, with its elevated walkways and cultural experience, will offer a new way to move through and enjoy the City'. With concerns over how London's ever growing skyline will impact protected views of the Tower of London (and threaten its UNESCO World Heritage status), the corporation says that the new building has been 'designed to respect historic heritage views of the Tower of London and St Paul's Cathedral'. A second tower has also just been approved for a site nearby – 85 Gracechurch Street, which'll reach 32 storeys. That's on top of a new 54-storey build next to Liverpool Street Station, three new blocks planned for Bankside and a swanky glass tower proposed for 130 Fenchurch Street. You think that's a lot? One thinktank reckons London will get nearly 600 new skyscrapers in total over the next decade.
Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
New London cultural destination to open in the city with Vegas-like dome attraction
Plus, a first-of-its-kind Titanic attraction is coming to England this summer, and is expected to make guests feel like they're on the ship NEW DOME-ENSION New London cultural destination to open in the city with Vegas-like dome attraction A NEW cultural destination is coming to London with a giant Vegas-like dome. The Holborn Dome will be home to office spaces, a cultural space and a 300-person auditorium in central London. Advertisement 4 A new cultural destination is coming to London with a giant Vegas-like dome Credit: Instagram/Make Architects 4 The Holborn Dome will be home to office spaces, a cultural space and a 300-person auditorium Credit: City Of Located next to Chancery Lane tube station, the new venue will replace the surrounding offices and shops and bring them into one larger building. The centre and a number of retail shops will be located on the ground floor. And as part of the project, there will be a main auditorium with a double-height domed ceiling. Whilst The Holborn Dome aims to commemorate the earlier Knights Templar Church, which was demolished at the site a long time ago - plans reveal a similar dome-like structure to that of the Vegas Sphere. Advertisement The round cultural space will be similar to the round churches that the Templars used to build. And the design of the dome is inspired by the former Knights Templar Church - which once stood in nearly the same spot as where the new dome will sit. The auditorium will be used for exhibitions and provide an immersive experience. When the site eventually opens, there will also be parts of the walls from the original church revealed and put on display where possible. Advertisement There will be a remodelled pocket park at the rear of the building too, and upgraded public routes around the entire site. Facilities such as the water fountain and toilets will also be upgraded. One of the world's deepest bars to open in London Once completed, there will also be a number of exhibition spaces across the 10-storey-tall destination. According to MyLondon, deputy Tom Sleigh, chair of the planning and transportation committee, said: "This is exactly the kind of scheme we want to see more of in the Square Mile - best-in-class office space that keeps London globally competitive, while also delivering public spaces that everyone can enjoy. Advertisement "Supporting the primary business function of the City through meeting this huge level of demand for office space is critical. "But I'm particularly pleased by the retention of sections of the Knights Templar, a brilliant way to connect the new venue with the history of the site." 4 Located next to Chancery Lane tube station, the new venue will replace the surrounding offices and shops Credit: Instagram/Make Architects Of course, The Holborn Dome will not be anywhere near the same size as the Vegas Sphere . Advertisement The US attraction towers 112metres into the sky and stretches 157metres wide. And whilst the both the interior and exterior of The Holborn Dome won't be a colossal screen, inside it will offer an immersive visitor experience. The world's deepest bar is also set to open in London as part of huge new £120million attraction. Plus, a first-of-its-kind Titanic attraction is coming to England this summer, and is expected to make guests feel like they're on the ship. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
New London cultural destination to open in the city with Vegas-like dome attraction
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