herzog & de meuron unveils new images of one park drive

herzog & de meuron has revealed new images of ‘one park drive’, a residential tower to be situated in london’s canary wharf district. the 58-storey building, which is the acclaimed swiss firm’s first residential project in the UK, will contain a total of 483 luxury apartments as well as a range of on-site amenities. the cylindrical building is part of a new district, which intends to accelerate the area’s transformation.

all images courtesy of herzog & de meuron / canary wharf group

canary wharf group has simultaneously announced that the new homes will be launched to UK-based buyers with sales starting from may 4, 2017. units range from studios to four-bedroom penthouses, with each apartment offering sweeping views. the herzog & de meuron-designed tower includes a lobby with concierge, a library, and a screening room. ‘one park drive’ also features a fitness suite, complete with a gym and 20-meter swimming pool, as well as a steam room and sauna.

‘residential high rises are conventionally characterized by the negative qualities of sameness and too much repetition,’ explains jacques herzog of herzog & de meuron. ‘one park drive has three distinct zones offering different types of accommodation that are clearly expressed offering a sense of individuality in a larger development.’

each residence overlooks the surrounding docklands

‘canary wharf has always been pioneering in its approach to the built environment and urban design,’ adds sir george iacobescu, chairman and chief executive officer, canary wharf group. ‘one park drive will become a fixture on the london skyline and this launch represents a rare and very limited opportunity for people to buy a home in london. this more than just a building, it is a piece of art.’

canary wharf’s new district comprises around two thirds residential properties. 25% of these new homes have been deemed ‘affordable’, with the capacity to build a further 400 new homes in future. the development also intends to create over 17,000 new jobs through hotel, leisure, construction, and recreational facilities. construction work on the site has already begun.