1 Undershaft: City of London's Tallest Building
The City of London's tallest structure is on the way and plans for the 300m tall tower have been unveiled, giving people an idea of how the building will be presented once it is finished.
According to CNN, the tower will be built at the center of the capital's prominent financial district wherein various industries are blooming. Measuring 309.6 m tall, it will rise high above two of the City's known landmarks: the "Cheesegrater" that stands 224 m tall and located at 122 Leadenhall Street, and "the Gherkin" that is 180 m in height and is located at 30 St. Mary Axe.
Designed by one of London's top firms, Eric Parry Architects, a globally acclaimed company winning various awards since 1998, 1 Undershaft is expected to open its top floor to the public for gallery viewing. A restaurant will also be on the summit for those who want to eat sumptuous meals while almost on top of the world.
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63-year-old Eric Parry, who is spearheading the design team, says the square-based design is meant to fill in the gap of the capital's desperate need, which is "quality office space."
"1 Undershaft represents the very best of British architecture in a premier location at the heart of London. It will be a building where the public are put first with a new public square at its base and the capital's tallest free public viewing gallery at its top," Parry further explains.
While Renzo Piano designed tower called Shard, which opened in 2013, stands at the same height as the rising building, it will still be slightly taller than 1 Undershaft, meaning Shard will retain its title as London's and the European Union's tallest tower.
On the other hand, 1 Undershaft will be named the tallest structure in the historic center. It is expected to open within the next decade so those who would like to take a stroll on the 73-floor tower will have to wait for some time.
