Salesforce Tower (London)

United Kingdom / England / London / Bishopsgate, 110
 office building, skyscraper, 2011_construction

www.salesforce-tower.com/

Salesforce Tower, formerly Heron Tower, is an office skyscraper in the City of London. The building, with 46 floors and 3 underground floors, has a height of 202 m (663 ft) with a 28 m (92 ft) mast extending it to 230 m (755 ft). It is the tallest building in the City of London. It has a floor area of 63,105 sq m (679,256 sq ft). It was constructed from April 2008 to March 2011 at a cost of £242,000,000. The south side incorporates 18 lifts, 10 of which are glass and double decked. The structural frame is made of steel and and the facade incorporates glass and stainless steel. The south side of the building incorporates photovoltaic cells to generate renewable energy, allowing it to achieve a BREEAM rating of "Excellent".

The building features a concierge-style entrance and reception area incorporating a 700,000-litre aquarium. The office facilities are arranged around a north-facing atrium and are atacked in 12 groups of three floors. Located on floors 38-40 is a restaurant and skybar. Levels 41-46 are plant floors.
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Coordinates:   51°30'58"N   -0°4'51"E

Comments

  • an impressive addition to the skyline
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