Sky Gardens Nine Elms

Sky Gardens Nine Elms

Artist's impression
General information
Status Complete
Type Residential
Architectural style Modern
Town or city London, SW8
Country United Kingdom
Coordinates 51°28′53″N 0°07′39″W / 51.481469°N 0.127577°W / 51.481469; -0.127577
Construction started 2014
Opening 2017
Owner Fraser Property Development UK
Height
Roof 120 m AGL (394 ft)
Technical details
Floor count 36
Design and construction
Architecture firm Careyjones Chapmantolcher (CJCT)
Main contractor Mace Group
Awards and prizes Best Housing Project
Website
www.skygardensnineelms.com

Coordinates: 51°28′53″N 0°07′39″W / 51.481469°N 0.127577°W / 51.481469; -0.127577

Sky Gardens Nine Elms is a residential-led scheme in Nine Elms, within the borough of Lambeth, London. The scheme has been designed by architects Careyjones Chapmantolcher (CJCT) and developed by Fraser Property Development UK. Its construction is part of a wider regeneration of the Nine Elms area of London. It is 120 m (394 ft) in height.[1][2]

Background and design

Fraser Property Development UK proposed plans for Sky Gardens in 2008, designed by Amin Taha Architects and Careyjones Chapmantolcher. These plans included a tower of 120 m (394 ft) using only glass cladding.[3] However, in 2010, revised plans were proposed, designed solely by Careyjones Chapmantolcher.[4]

In 2010, Lambeth Borough Council granted planning permission for the new proposals[5] which consist of a 36 storey tower, 239 residential apartments as well as 10,000 sq m of office space on the first seven floors of the tower. Furthermore, the building was not clad entirely from glass. In addition, retail space forms part of the scheme,[6] and a low rise element provides affordable housing.

The name given to the development is taken from the 2,500 sq m gardens on its top floor. The gardens include an area for residents to grow a weekly salad box each for nine months of year.[6]

In 2014, Sky Gardens won 'Best Housing Project' at the Sunday Times British Homes Awards.[7]

Construction

Construction began in 2014[2] after construction company Mace were awarded the contract to build the development.[5] The building topped out in 2016.[1] Construction was completed in April 2017.[8]

Location

Sky Gardens is located on the corner of Wyvil Road and Wandsworth Road. The nearest station is Vauxhall.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Tolcher, Tim (4 May 2016). "Sky Gardens Nine Elms, Vauxhall, London". linkedin.com. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
  2. 1 2 "Vauxhall Sky Gardens". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  3. ↑ "New Eco Tower Planned For Vauxhall". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  4. ↑ "Vauxhall Sky Gardens Re-Jigged". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 Fitzpatrick, Tom. "Mace confirmed for Vauxhall Sky Gardens while Galliford Try wins new Riverside phases". cnplus.co.uk. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  6. 1 2 "Vauxhall Sky Gardens, SW8". newlondondevelopment.com. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "Sunday Times British Homes Awards". britishhomesawards.co.uk. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
  8. ↑ "Sky Gardens at Vauxhall enters penultimate phase - netMAGmedia Ltd". buildingconstructiondesign.co.uk. 20 October 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2016.
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