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Fabb · #21 Posted **Mar 21, 2007, 9:50 PM**

The news is a few weeks old, but I think it's worth posting :

Posted by Richard Lander at 11:05 Wednesday 07 March 2007
The City gets its latest tower

The City’s latest tower has taken a giant step nearer to reality.

According to Property Week:

‘Developer Heron International has completed the financing of its £500m Heron Tower office building in the City of London.’

The building, on Bishopsgate, will stand 202m tall, 20m above Tower 42, the City’s current tallest tower – and that’s before the 40m mast in the top.

It should be ready in 2010. The timing of the financing deal, after a week of huge uncertainty on the financial markets, testifies to the boldness of the developers, the appetite to finance their ambitions and the expectations for office demand in the City.

Let’s see how all those stack up three years’ hence.

NYC2ATX · #22 Posted **Mar 21, 2007, 10:56 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyboexpo2002

That's more because of what's under Paris. Much of Paris's bedrock is the equivalent of Swiss cheese due to the cutting of rock for the buildings above, and also the massive amounts of catacombs under the city. The bedrock simply cannot support such weight in most spots. Also, Paris forbids a lot of types of modern architecture in the core of the city after a modern tower was built among some very classical architecture where it is out of place. They have a special area for such architecture, where the more creative the better.

ahhh the tale of Tour Montparnasse. lolol

a link you guys might like:
http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=...e-paris-france

JBinCalgary · #23 Posted **Mar 21, 2007, 11:09 PM**

great looking project

WonderlandPark · #24 Posted **Mar 21, 2007, 11:31 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabb

The building, on Bishopsgate, will stand 202m tall, 20m above Tower 42, the City’s current tallest tower – and that’s before the 40m mast in the top.

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So is the above a case of reporter error? Or will the *roof* height of the Heron be higher than the *roof* height of One Canada? The article implies the former.

enigma99a · #25 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 10:20 AM**

I really like this building. Is 795ft to the top of spire or roof?

Swede · #26 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 11:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by WonderlandPark

So is the above a case of reporter error? Or will the *roof* height of the Heron be higher than the *roof* height of One Canada? The article implies the former.

Look at the diagram in the first post - no. It will be higher than the current tallest in the City: Tower 42. One Canada isn't in the City, it's in Canary Wharf.

John Hinds · #27 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 12:06 PM**

Quote:

Originally Posted by WonderlandPark

So is the above a case of reporter error? Or will the *roof* height of the Heron be higher than the *roof* height of One Canada? The article implies the former.

He said tallest in the "City" meaning it'll be the tallest in the City of London area. At least until Bishopsgate Tower is built.

Alliance · #28 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 5:38 PM**

I'm really liking the exposed stairwell and elevators, but the spire sucks imo.

WonderlandPark · #29 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 6:25 PM**

Oh, yeah, I always keep thinking of Canary Wharf as in the city, but it is in Greater London, no?

Swede · #30 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 9:34 PM**

^yepp. Canary Wharf is in Greater London, but not in the City. The City of London is tiny compared to what most people think of as London.

architect1 · #31 Posted **Mar 22, 2007, 9:53 PM**

I like it you can see the exo skeleton and its not to fat for its hight. I just love architecture in London.

wjfox2004 · #32 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 11:08 AM**

Skanska has just been awarded the contract to build the Heron Tower... this tower is now 100% certain.

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STOCKHOLM, Sweden--(BUSINESS WIRE)--October 31, 2007
Regulatory News:

Skanska (STO:SKAB) today has been awarded the contract to
construct Heron Tower in the City of London by the trustees of the
Heron Tower Property Unit Trust. The contract value is around GBP 242
M, about SEK 3.3 billion, which is included in order bookings for the
fourth quarter of 2007.

When complete, Heron Tower will be one of the tallest towers in
the City of London with its 46 storey's rising to a height of over 202
metres. At the top of the building sits an elegant mast giving an
overall height of 242 metres.

The new Heron Tower development is being constructed at 110
Bishopsgate in the City of London and demolition of the existing
buildings is already underway. Skanska has also been involved since
last spring, under a pre-construction services agreement in the design
process which included key components of the tower such as cladding,
structural steel, mechanical and electrical services and lifts along
with strategic logistical planning which will contribute to a
successful delivery of the tower.

The main construction work will start at the beginning of 2008,
with both the sub-structure and super-structure works being carried
out in parallel to achieve an overall shortened build period. The
project is scheduled to be completed in early 2011.

Skanska has combined its skills to offer its client a total
building solution, which incorporates expertise from all of its
operating units: mechanical, electrical, plumbing and IT services,
piling, steel decking, suspended ceilings and engineering resources.

Heron Tower heralds a long series of Skanska projects contributing
to a renewal of the London skyline, such as 30 St Mary Axe, The
Ministry of Defence's Headquarters on Whitehall, Moorhouse and
Palestra.

In addition, the company is currently working on Queen Anne's
Gate, One Kingdom Street and PaddingtonCentral. As earlier reported,
work has begun on a number of new projects during 2007, totaling GBP
332 M, about SEK 4.5 billion. These include Crown Place, Dashwood
House, Gresham Street and The Walbrook.

Skanska UK reported revenues of SEK 12.3 billion in 2006, with
about 5,500 employees. The company is active in building and civil
construction, utilities and building services. Skanska is also a
leader in the British program for private public partnerships, PFI
(Private Finance Initiative).

FrancoRey · #33 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 3:27 PM**

Ooooooh shindigy! Here comes London's skyscraper boom!

Leadenhall and Heron will be great new additions to The City's original skyline center. Now let's get the others up! (shard, etc)

Fabb · #34 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 5:54 PM**

Great news !
The best part is that the construction is supposed to be fast.

wjfox2004 · #35 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 7:16 PM**

Also, this tower had a small height increase a few months back - it's now broken the 800ft barrier and will be 807ft tall.

Could a mod please update the thread title?

wjfox2004 · #36 Posted **Oct 31, 2007, 7:51 PM**

A recent picture of the site, taken by JohnB on SSC -
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showth...413356&page=48

wjfox2004 · #37 Posted **Nov 25, 2007, 10:17 PM**

Demolition has almost finished, and it's believed there is a piling rig already on site. This is another one by JohnB -

wjfox2004 · #38 Posted **Dec 9, 2007, 4:40 PM**

Some new renderings.

Fabb · #39 Posted **Dec 10, 2007, 8:53 AM**

Do I see trees in the atriums ?
I guess Heron Tower is a new attempt to create the ecological skyscraper.

wjfox2004 · #40 Posted **Apr 28, 2008, 8:37 PM**

This is now officially u/c -

http://www.skanska.co.uk/skanska/tem...e.asp?id=11235

Bearing pile commencement

The start of the installation of the bearing piles is a milestone, a key activity target, in the programme to construct the Tower. The 17.3.08 was set at the outset as the date when demolition and enabling works - the clearance of obstructions at pile positions and the temporary support of the surrounding streets to allow piling rigs to operate within the site footprint - should be achieved if the end date is to be met.

Cementation Foundations Skanska were able to deploy their rig, cranes and equipment and commence installation of the first pile on the due day.