100 Leadenhall
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]
| 100 Leadenhall | |
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 Architectural drawing showing part of the planned building | |
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| General information | |
| Status | Approved[1] |
| Type | Mixed-use |
| Location | London, EC3 |
| Coordinates | 51.5137°N 0.0801°W |
| Construction started | 2023[2] |
| Estimated completion | 2027[2] |
| Client | DP9 Lai Sun Development |
| Owner | London & Oriental |
| Height | 263.4 metres (864 ft)[3] |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 56[1] |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
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]
References
- 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.
- "100 Leadenhall Street Timeline". 100leadenhallstreet.co.uk. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- Kollewe, Julia (10 July 2018). "City of London's third tallest skyscraper, The Diamond, revealed". the Guardian. Retrieved 12 July 2018.