One Commercial Street

One Commercial Street is a 21-story high-rise with a red-brick facade located at the intersection of Whitechapel High Street and Commercial Street in East London. The building combines residential apartments with office space, creating a mixed-use development that serves both residents and workers.

Construction began in 2008 but paused during the financial crisis until the developer Redrow acquired the project and completed it in 2014. This interrupted timeline reflects the broader challenges the London property market faced during that period.

The building takes its name from its address at a major crossroads in East London. The location serves as part of the daily rhythm for residents and commuters, fitting into the broader transformation of the Whitechapel area where new developments stand alongside older street patterns.

The building sits directly above Aldgate East tube station, with access from the ground floor to the underground platform. Underground parking levels provide convenient spaces for residents and office occupants.

The entrance lobby features a section of an actual London Underground C Stock train that serves as seating, still displaying Aldgate East as its destination. This unexpected element connects the history of the tube network with the modern building.