Heron Tower, Commercial skyscraper in City of London, United Kingdom.
This 230-meter tall building features 46 floors of office space organized around triple-height atria, with a distinctive glass facade designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox architects that creates visual interest through its layered transparent structure.
Completed in 2011 after construction began in 2007, the tower faced initial challenges attracting tenants during the economic downturn but overcame planning controversies related to its proximity to St Paul's Cathedral through a public inquiry process.
The building contributes to London's financial district identity by housing international businesses and technology firms like Salesforce, while offering public dining spaces and panoramic city views through its upper-floor restaurants and sky bar.
Located on Bishopsgate with wheelchair accessibility, the tower spans 67,800 square meters and features restaurants on floors 38-40, photovoltaic cells for renewable energy, and achieved BREEAM excellent environmental rating for sustainability.
The lobby contains a remarkable 70,000-liter aquarium with over 60 fish species maintained by full-time divers, creating a self-sustaining ecosystem that serves as an unexpected centerpiece for this commercial building.
Location: City of London
Inception: January 1, 2011
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Website: http://herontower.com
Address: 110 Bishopsgate EC2N 4AY London
Website: http://herontower.com
GPS coordinates: 51.51625,-0.08092
Latest update: September 30, 2025 15:02
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