Wardian London

Wardian London

Artist's impression
General information
Status Approved
Type Residential
Location Isle of Dogs
Address East of 163 Marsh Wall
Town or city London
Country United Kingdom
Opening 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

Coordinates: 51°30′04″N 0°01′22″W / 51.501234°N 0.022895°W / 51.501234; -0.022895

Wardian London is a residential-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.

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]

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.[9] 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.[10]

Construction

Site preparation ahead of construction is under way.[11][12] Construction of the development is due to be complete in 2019.[13][14]

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

  1. ↑ Morby, Aaron. "Go-ahead for Ballymore twin towers on Isle of Dogs". ConstructionEnquirer.com. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  2. ↑ "Ballymore launches search for development partner for £2bn London schemes". Out-Law.com. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  3. ↑ Virtue, Rob. "Skyscrapers approved for the Isle of Dogs meaning 1,644 more homes coming to South Quay". Wharf.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  4. ↑ "Reach for the sky: go-ahead for five of city's tallest towers". Standard.co.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  5. 1 2 "New chapter begins at Arrowhead Quay". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  6. ↑ Skyscrapercentre.com accessed January 19 2015
  7. ↑ Skyscrapercenter.com accessed January 19 2015
  8. ↑ "Arrowhead Quay, Marsh Wall". newlondondevelopment.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  9. ↑ Dunton, Jim. "Malaysian investors inject cash to kickstart Ballymore schemes". Building.co.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  10. ↑ Reddan, Fiona. "Sean Mulryan's Ballymore confirms London deal". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  11. ↑ GmbH, Emporis. "Arrowhead Quay East Tower, London | 1241186 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  12. ↑ GmbH, Emporis. "Arrowhead Quay West Tower, London | 1241187 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  13. ↑ Kaur, Sharen. "EWI secures nearly £850m sales from London properties". NST Online. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  14. ↑ Osborne, Hilary. "London's highest botanical gin garden goes on sale". Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2015.

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