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On 2 February 2017, designs were revealed for Peninsula Place, a major new development scheme planned for Greenwich Peninsula, London. | On 2 February 2017, designs were revealed for Peninsula Place, a major new development scheme planned for Greenwich Peninsula, London. | ||
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Developed by Knight Dragon, the scheme involves three tapering towers arranged like a crown rising to 30-storeys in height, a 24 m (80 ft)-high winter garden, and a 152 m (500 ft)-long glass galleria. The project will also include a tubular bridge with latticed sides linking the development to the Thames. | Developed by Knight Dragon, the scheme involves three tapering towers arranged like a crown rising to 30-storeys in height, a 24 m (80 ft)-high winter garden, and a 152 m (500 ft)-long glass galleria. The project will also include a tubular bridge with latticed sides linking the development to the Thames. | ||
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The towers will rise above a tube and bus station, theatre, cinema, bars, shops, hotel, a new performance venue, and up to 28,000 sq. m of office space. The idea is that people will emerge from the tube station and into the glazed winter garden. | The towers will rise above a tube and bus station, theatre, cinema, bars, shops, hotel, a new performance venue, and up to 28,000 sq. m of office space. The idea is that people will emerge from the tube station and into the glazed winter garden. | ||
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At the official unveiling, Knight Dragon Chief Executive Richard Margree said the developer would aim to start work on the scheme either at the end of 2017 or beginning of 2018, with completion being aimed for 2021. | At the official unveiling, Knight Dragon Chief Executive Richard Margree said the developer would aim to start work on the scheme either at the end of 2017 or beginning of 2018, with completion being aimed for 2021. | ||
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Calatrava said: "It is an honour to be designing such a piece of the fabric of London, a city I love. In designing this scheme, I have been inspired by London's rich architectural heritage and the very special geography of the Peninsula." | Calatrava said: "It is an honour to be designing such a piece of the fabric of London, a city I love. In designing this scheme, I have been inspired by London's rich architectural heritage and the very special geography of the Peninsula." | ||
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Despite being labeled a ‘starchitect’, he has received something of a bad reputation for his projects spiraling far beyond their original budget and schedule. Most recently, The Oculus in New York was completed $2bn over-budget. | Despite being labeled a ‘starchitect’, he has received something of a bad reputation for his projects spiraling far beyond their original budget and schedule. Most recently, The Oculus in New York was completed $2bn over-budget. | ||
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Content and images courtesy of Knight Dragon. | Content and images courtesy of Knight Dragon. | ||
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Revision as of 10:01, 3 February 2017
On 2 February 2017, designs were revealed for Peninsula Place, a major new development scheme planned for Greenwich Peninsula, London.
Designed by the Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, which will be his first work in the UK, the project is budgeted at £1 billion.
Developed by Knight Dragon, the scheme involves three tapering towers arranged like a crown rising to 30-storeys in height, a 24 m (80 ft)-high winter garden, and a 152 m (500 ft)-long glass galleria. The project will also include a tubular bridge with latticed sides linking the development to the Thames.
The towers will rise above a tube and bus station, theatre, cinema, bars, shops, hotel, a new performance venue, and up to 28,000 sq. m of office space. The idea is that people will emerge from the tube station and into the glazed winter garden.
Peninsula Place forms part of regeneration projects on the site totaling £8.4 billion, masterminded by Allies and Morrison. They intend to design two residential blocks which, together with Calatrava’s towers, will contain 800 homes. However, only 200 of these will be ‘affordable’.
At the official unveiling, Knight Dragon Chief Executive Richard Margree said the developer would aim to start work on the scheme either at the end of 2017 or beginning of 2018, with completion being aimed for 2021.
Calatrava said: "It is an honour to be designing such a piece of the fabric of London, a city I love. In designing this scheme, I have been inspired by London's rich architectural heritage and the very special geography of the Peninsula."
Despite being labeled a ‘starchitect’, he has received something of a bad reputation for his projects spiraling far beyond their original budget and schedule. Most recently, The Oculus in New York was completed $2bn over-budget.
Content and images courtesy of Knight Dragon.
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