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Get a preview of Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery
Get a preview of Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery

Get a preview of Horizon 22 – London’s highest viewing gallery

In a few week's time, London's highest viewing gallery will open, and you'll be able to look down at the Shard and across an awful lot of London.

Sep
14
2023
London skyscraper completes primary construction
London skyscraper completes primary construction

London skyscraper completes primary construction

The tallest building in the City of London, 22 Bishopsgate has reached the stage of "practical completion", and is starting to be fitted out for tenants.

Dec
10
2020
New London skyscraper to sit next to the “Walkie Talkie”
New London skyscraper to sit next to the “Walkie Talkie”

New London skyscraper to sit next to the “Walkie Talkie”

Plans have been shown off for another skyscraper to sit next to the Walkie Talkie building in the City of London.

Sep
08
2020
New photos show the future City of London skyline
New photos show the future City of London skyline

New photos show the future City of London skyline

The City of London has released updated images of how its City Cluster skyline will look in 2026, including the now approved 100 Leadenhall Street.

Jan
04
2019
Unbuilt London: The Millennium Tower
Unbuilt London: The Millennium Tower

Unbuilt London: The Millennium Tower

A tower taller and wider than the Shard was once planned to stand in the heart of the City of London. Penned by Sir Norman Foster, the Millennium Tower would have stood more than 380 metres high and looked down on The Shard across the river.

Dec
27
2015
Photos from the Top of the “Walkie Talkie” Skyscraper
Photos from the Top of the “Walkie Talkie” Skyscraper

Photos from the Top of the “Walkie Talkie” Skyscraper

A new skyscraper is emerging on to London's skyline which will probably become as significant a shape as the Gherkin or the Shard -- the curiously nicknamed "Walkie-Talkie".

Sep
21
2012
If the Burj Dubai was in London…
If the Burj Dubai was in London…

If the Burj Dubai was in London…

…what would London’s skyline look like? Well, a little like this: I’ve roughly compared the height of the Gherkin (180m) to the Burj Dubai (818m) to scale the source image. Obviously I’ve guessed where it might be located if it

Jan
04
2010