richard rogers leadenhall building to go ahead

the leadenhall building, london by rogers stirk + harbour
all images courtesy rogers stirk + harbour


a deal between british land and canadian oxford partnerships to develop the leadenhall building, london
known as the 'cheesegrater', has been sealed. the two firms have entered into a 50:50 agreement
to develop the leadenhall building in the square mile. work on the planned tower in the heart of the
city of london first got underway three years ago, because of the global financial crisis.

designed by richard rogers, leadenhall is to hit a height of 736 ft, with its 47 storeys providing
612,000 sq ft of office space, becoming one of the tallest buildings within that part of the city's square mile.
the distinctive triangular development with 'spire-like tapering profile' is designed to sit outside the strategic views
of st paul's cathedral.

demolition began in december 2006 and finished in late 2008. the building will be
completed by mid-2014 with an estimated construction cost of 340 million pounds.



night time view from the undershaft



the base of the building



side view



the future of the financial district