1/19/2024 0 Comments Salesforce tower londonThe configuration is very praiseworthy but gives the building a rather machine-like look when seen from the south, particularly with the sun shining on it. To convince people of its ‘green’ credentials, the building has a veil of photovoltaic cells on the south elevation, to generate renewable energy and help to create a solar shield. In addition, there are six external scenic lifts, fully glazed affording spectacular views over the City. The innovative lift system boasts a total of 10 quick and efficient double deck high-speed lifts, with hall call destination control. The tower, also known as 110 Bishopsgate, stands on the north side of the junction with Camomile Street. The office block stands on the east side of Bishopsgate, almost opposite Liverpool Street Station. The offices initially struggled to attract tenants in the depths of a recession but they are now fully let Following a naming dispute in 2014 involving the tenant Salesforce the City of London planning committee made it clear they would rule in favour of the property being officially named 110 Bishopsgate but that application was withdrawn and it is now called Salesforce Tower. The building is owned by Heron International and is still popularly known as Heron Tower. The tallest building in London – at the moment! – is the Shard of Glass, at 1.17 feet (310 m). Heron Tower is not as tall as Canary Wharf Tower, at 770 ft (235 m). The height of the Heron Tower has passed Tower 42, which at 600 feet (183 m) tall had been the tallest City building for a remarkable 30 years. On top of the building is a tall mast 92 feet (28 m) high. The cranes were removed from the exterior of the building in November 2010 and it was completed in March 2011. The designers were a large international company called Kohn Pederson Fox. Above: A view in October 2011 of the Heron Tower shortly before opening from the fork formed by Threadneedle Street with Bishopsgate.Īs the tallest building in the City of London – at 755 feet (230 m) with 46 floors – the building was completed structurally in 2010.
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