A beauty or a beast?
Series: Estates Gazette ; (0315) 12 April 2003, 53-56(4)Publication details: 2003Subject(s): Summary: A planning inquiry was launched on 15 April to decide the fate of London Bridge Tower, Renzo Piano's design for Europe's tallest tower. Article discusses the perceived impact of London Bridge Tower on London's skyline, in particular the view of St Paul's Catheral, and provides conflicting opinions from CABE, English Heritage, Lord Rogers, Cushman & Wakefield Healey & Baker, Historic Royal Palaces and the Greater London Authority. Also describes how London Bridge Tower is designed to accommodate Thameslink 2000 and Railtrack's master plan. Suggests that the inquiry will determine the success of the Mayor's London plan and his promotion of tall buildings. Pictures. Diagram.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | X122083 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 122083-1001 |
A planning inquiry was launched on 15 April to decide the fate of London Bridge Tower, Renzo Piano's design for Europe's tallest tower. Article discusses the perceived impact of London Bridge Tower on London's skyline, in particular the view of St Paul's Catheral, and provides conflicting opinions from CABE, English Heritage, Lord Rogers, Cushman & Wakefield Healey & Baker, Historic Royal Palaces and the Greater London Authority. Also describes how London Bridge Tower is designed to accommodate Thameslink 2000 and Railtrack's master plan. Suggests that the inquiry will determine the success of the Mayor's London plan and his promotion of tall buildings. Pictures. Diagram.