Following up on our recent history of London Skyscrapers, and a report on the future of high rise development in the capital – as well as our poll on the best Skyscraper websites, here is a round up of news, views and resources on the subject:
Skyscrapers play havoc with London’s historic skyline
The Independent reports on opposition to London’s changing skyline
Design your own London Skyline
Interactive app which allows you to re-design the London Skyline – using existing and proposed buildings
Popularchitecture Super Tower
Radical solution to providing new housing for London
The Pinnacle
Office site for the Pinnacle – 22-24 Bishopsgate – currently under construction in the City of London
Why Skycrapers are overated
Smart Planet argues that high rise development is not the way forward
The Shard
Official site for the UK’s tallest building – currently under construction at London Bridge.
New London skyscrapers a big bet on the City of London’s future
Unusually positive outlook on London’s economic prospects, based on the proliferation of new high rise development in the City.
The Heights: Anatomy of a Skyscraper
A review of Kate Ascher’s new book about how a tall building works once you’re inside it.
Skyscrapers: why they strive for the highest
The FT reports that neither 9/11 nor the recession has halted the desire to build tall.
The stratospheric appeal of ‘supertall’ buildings
The Brisbane Times analyses the psychology behind building skycrapers.
South African tycoon Nathan Kirsh buys Tower 42
News article demonstrating that foreign investment in London buildings continues to be popular, despite the financial crisis
City of London Skyscraper Cluster Diagram
Splendid diagram demonstrating the height and design of skyscrapers in the City of London
Key buildings and designs from 2011
Architecture that stimulates, buildings that question, designs that show innovation
Please vote in our POLL: Which is your favourite Skyscraper Website?
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Ben Neale
Ben has been designing, building and promoting websites for over 20 years. He is responsible for all of Find a London Office’s online activity, which broadly falls into 2 areas: gaining new clients and retaining existing ones.
