Construction plans for a new skyscraper to join London City’s skyline have been submitted.
The 74-storey building would stand at the same height as the Shard at 309.6m.
Aroland Holdings, a Singapore-based developer, and development manager Stanhope aim to initiate the demolition of the current Aviva Tower, constructed in 1968, within the upcoming year.
Following the clearance of the site, primary construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in 2026, pending approval from the planning authorities.
Keltbray has served as a pre-demolition consultant, offering guidance on the dismantling of the current office building.
The intricate demolition task poses challenges due to the unique nature of the structure as one of the few top-hung buildings in the city.
Extensive temporary works will be essential to provide support for the upper floors throughout the demolition process.
One Undershaft, designed by Architect Eric Parry, will have the highest occupied floor height in the UK, providing nearly 2m sq. ft of space.
The top of the skyscraper will be a freely accessible public viewing gallery, an educational centre designed to accommodate school trips and a restaurant.
Architects working on the project said they imagined the building to be 'efficient, refined and timeless'.
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