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]
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References
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "100 Leadenhall Street Timeline". 100leadenhallstreet.co.uk. Archived from the original on 17 July 2018. Retrieved 17 July 2018.
- ^ 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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