100 Leadenhall

100 Leadenhall
Architectural drawing showing part of the planned building
Map
General information
StatusApproved[1]
TypeMixed-use
LocationLondon, EC3
Coordinates51°30′49″N 0°04′48″W / 51.5137°N 0.0801°W / 51.5137; -0.0801
Construction started2023[2]
Estimated completion2027[2]
ClientDP9
Lai Sun Development
OwnerLondon & Oriental
Height263.4 metres (864 ft)[3]
Technical details
Floor count56[1]
Design and construction
Architect(s)Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

100 Leadenhall, nicknamed The Diamond, is a mixed-use development approved for the City of London. Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the tower will be the financial district's third-tallest building upon completion. The wedge-shaped building will have a facade of elongated diamond shapes.[3]

A spokesperson from St Paul's Cathedral said that the tower would have a "harmful impact" on the protected views of the cathedral, and a statement from the Tower of London expressed concern at the skyscraper's diminution of the "visual dominance" of the historic site.[1] The City of London's planning and transportation committee voted 22–2 in favour of the 100 Leadenhall build in July 2018.[3]

The development will include a free public viewing gallery, a restaurant, a bar and shops.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Lyons, Izzy (11 July 2018). "Skyscrapers ruining London's historic views, St Paul's Cathedral warns, as 'Cheesegrater 2' approved". The Telegraph. Retrieved 12 July 2018.
  2. ^ a b "100 Leadenhall Street Timeline". 100leadenhallstreet.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d Kollewe, Julia (10 July 2018). "City of London's third tallest skyscraper, The Diamond, revealed". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2018.


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