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Flower petal tower will be Western Europe's tallest residential building

Flower petal tower will be Western Europe's tallest residential building
The skyscraper is due to be completed by 2020
The skyscraper is due to be completed by 2020
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The skyscraper is due to be completed by 2020
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The skyscraper is due to be completed by 2020
Hertsmere House will be built on a site currently occupied by a 1980s-era four-story office building somewhat confusingly also named Hertsmere House
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Hertsmere House will be built on a site currently occupied by a 1980s-era four-story office building somewhat confusingly also named Hertsmere House
While details on the skyscraper are slim at this early stage, we do know that its design is inspired by flower petals
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While details on the skyscraper are slim at this early stage, we do know that its design is inspired by flower petals
Construction is due to begin later this year
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Construction is due to begin later this year
In addition to the tower itself, the development will include a commercial area and landscaping
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In addition to the tower itself, the development will include a commercial area and landscaping
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HOK has received approval to construct what the firm rates as western Europe's tallest residential building. Due for location in London's West India Quay, next to Canary Wharf, Hertsmere House will rise to an impressive height of 789 ft (240 m).

Hertsmere House will be built on a plot currently occupied by a 1980s-era four-story office building somewhat confusingly also named Hertsmere House, which will be demolished to make way for the tower.

The 67-story skyscraper's design is inspired by flower petals and will feature 921 homes, around 150 of which will be designated as affordable. In addition, a further 60 affordable homes will also be constructed on a separate development in nearby Limehouse. The project will involve landscaping, including a dedicated children's play area, improved public realm, and winter gardens.

Construction is due to begin later this year
Construction is due to begin later this year

"We are delighted that Tower Hamlets have decided to share our ambition to deliver a landmark residential building at West India Quay," says Setareh Neshati, senior planning manager for Chinese state-owned developer Greenland Group.

"This is Greenland Group's most important project in Europe. As well as delivering 921 new homes for Londoners, including 156 affordable homes, our scheme will revitalize this part of Canary Wharf and create a new prosperous environment that the whole community can enjoy. The carefully designed public realm will provide the most appropriate and balanced setting for the proposed residential building."

Construction is scheduled for later this year and is due to be completed by 2020.

Sources: HOK, Hertsmere House via Arch Daily

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Cuckoo
WOW! Look, trees and stuff!