1 Undershaft, Proposed skyscraper in City of London financial district, United Kingdom
1 Undershaft will be a new tower in London's Eastern Cluster, planned with 73 floors and nearly 290 meters in height. At the top sits a public viewing platform with 360-degree views, free to enter.
The site was once home to another office tower, which was demolished to make way for this new project. Approval for construction came in 2016, with later revisions adjusting the height and floor count slightly.
The tower includes an education space at the top levels where school groups can learn about the city's past. This area remains free to visit and brings London's past closer to students and travelers.
The core of the building is set to one side, creating office floors without internal columns and allowing open, flexible layouts. Beneath the main tower lies a public courtyard with shops and cafes, guiding pedestrians from Bishopsgate to Leadenhall Street.
The design uses weathering steel on the facade, giving the tower an industrial appearance. Horizontal white metal shades protect the glass walls and create contrast with green glass facades on nearby buildings.
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