The Shard will share the title of Britain's tallest building after planning permission has been granted for the City of London's new skyscraper.
When completed early next year, 1 Undershaft will have a height of 309.6 meters, matching the height of the Shard and the maximum allowed by civil aviation regulations in centimeters.
But 1 Undershaft's designers, Eric Parry Architects, aim to set themselves apart from their rivals south of the Thames by building Europe's highest publicly accessible viewing gallery.
The building will also feature a free-to-access public garden on the 11th floor, and the top floor will feature a Museum of London-curated educational space called the Classroom in the Sky, providing learning opportunities for visitors. About London.
At street level, St. Helens Square, a 12.5 x 7 meter public screen and temporary stage are occasionally used to present productions, concerts, talks, sports matches, etc. to the public.
Once completed, 1 Under Shaft, which is being built on the site currently occupied by the former headquarters of insurance company Aviva, will provide almost 13% of the office space needed in the City of London by 2040.
“The approval of another much-needed office development in the City of London speaks to the widespread confidence that global investors have in London's property market and the UK economy.” said Shravan Joshi. Corporate Planning and Transportation Committee.
Mr Stanhope, who has worked on projects such as Tate Modern, will act as development manager for 1 Undershaft on behalf of Aroland Holdings.
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Aroland Holdings is a company registered in the British Virgin Islands, and its beneficial owner is named as Mr. Kuok Koon Hong, co-founder of Singapore's Wilmar International, one of the world's largest oil palm plantation owners. are connected.
