122 Leadenhall
City of London
Height: 225m
Floors: 53
Architect: Richard Rogers
Developer: British Land PLC
Links:
Official website
http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=49
Notes:
The Leadenhall Building will become the tallest skyscraper in the City of London, at a height of 225 metres/53 storeys.
It is designed by Richard Rogers, the man behind Lloyds of London, the Dome, and the Pompidou Centre in Paris. Despite its
height, the building has a relatively small amount of floorspace (500,000 sq ft), due to its unusual profile which means
the floorplates gradually decrease the higher up it goes. The slanting wedge-shaped design would be a striking addition to
the London skyline. The base will feature a 90-foot high atrium that will extend the public area of St Helens plaza whilst
providing shelter from wind and rain. Glass lifts will carry employees up the outside of the building, similar to those on the
Lloyds Building only twice the height.
Click here to view the full planning report from the Corporation of London.
Status:
Demolition is well underway. Some of the old building's structural elements will be retained in the new building, which means
this project is effectively under construction and under demolition at the same time.
