{"id":197203,"date":"2025-10-08T09:39:10","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/197203\/"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:39:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T09:39:10","slug":"city-of-london-approves-plans-for-new-square-mile-skyscraper","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/197203\/","title":{"rendered":"City of London approves plans for new Square Mile skyscraper"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"WilkinsonEyreWilkinsonEyre<\/p>\n

The new building will nestle in amongst the “Walkie Talkie”, Scalpel and Leadenhall “Cheese Grater” skyscrapers<\/p>\n

A new glass-walled “jewel like” tall building is set to join the skyscraper cluster in the Square Mile, after it was approved by the City of London Corporation. <\/p>\n

The current vacant office block at 130 Fenchurch Street<\/a>, known as Fountain House, will be demolished to make way for two new towers, one with 31 storeys and the other 34. <\/p>\n

Designed by architects WilkinsonEyre, it will include 58,000 sq m of office space, a publicly accessible cultural space and external garden terrace. <\/p>\n

The chairman of the City of London Corporation’s planning and transportation committee, Tom Sleigh, said the building would deliver on “jobs, public space, and best-in-class offices”.<\/p>\n

\"WilkinsonEyreWilkinsonEyre<\/p>\n

The proposed building by investors Aviva has a distinctive “crown” design<\/p>\n

The new glass and steel building will neighbour the “Walkie Talkie”, Scalpel and Leadenhall “Cheese Grater” skyscrapers.<\/p>\n

The proposed development will include new food and drink spots, and a pedestrian route connecting Cullum Street to Fen Court.<\/p>\n

An external garden terrace located on the 17th floor of the building will be accessible to the public and is designed to provide green space and panoramic views.<\/p>\n

A public rooftop gallery will also be based on the 20th floor.<\/p>\n

Ben Littman, head of development at Aviva Investors, one of the developers behind the tower, said it was a “bold and thoughtful scheme that will bring a long-vacant site back into positive use. <\/p>\n

“It reflects the best of what the City can offer; ambition, culture, sustainability and inclusivity.”<\/p>\n

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The unvacated office premises Fountain House is set for demolition in 2026<\/p>\n

Fountain House was built between 1954 and 1958 and was one of the first tall office buildings constructed in the City of London after the Blitz. <\/p>\n

It was built on a former bomb site and designed by architects W H Rogers and Sir Howard Robertson.<\/p>\n

Previously home to various insurance and finance firms, it made up part of the Square Mile’s financial ecosystem, and was inspired by Lever House in New York.<\/p>\n

The existing building is set to be demolished next year, with the new scheme scheduled to be completed in 2030.<\/p>\n

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