Nestled within an area of high development — a 5-minute walk from the financial centre of Canary Wharf — lies 54-58 Marsh Wall. Architects Rolfe Judd have big plans for the intricately shaped plot. Current approved planning permission looks set to turn the current commercial buildings into an interestingly designed upmarket residential complex. The two… Continue reading 54 Marsh Wall — Redevelopment
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Canary Wharf average salaries
Canary Wharf is a small private estate, famous for housing a considerable proportion of the U.K.’s banking and financial technology sectors. As a result, there are many questions surrounding who works there, and what they earn! One question that’s frequently asked — how much is the average Canary Wharf salary? Unsurprisingly Canary Wharf is significantly… Continue reading Canary Wharf average salaries
One Charter Street — Wood Wharf
Commissioned by the Canary Wharf Group, One Charter Street is a 21-storey aparthotel, consisting of 279 serviced apartments. The development is the latest by stylish modern-living brand Locke. Designed by HTA One Charter Street is one of the newest — and fastest growing buildings — in Canary Wharf’s new Wood Wharf district. Why fastest growing?… Continue reading One Charter Street — Wood Wharf
Canary Wharf Streetfood — Market Hall
Cargo at Crossrail Place is a new development immediately opposite the Canary Wharf Crossrail station bringing the streetfood market revolution to Canary Wharf. Alongside the 340,000 square foot of office space, the revamped building provides huge roof terraces, bars, a coffee shop and what is soon to be the largest food market in Canary Wharf!… Continue reading Canary Wharf Streetfood — Market Hall
South Quay Masterplan
There are plenty of new Canary Wharf buildings, and thousands of future homes in the pipeline. One key driver of the placement of new buildings across the Isle of dogs, are area masterplans. These masterplans provide a framework for areas identified for high-density new development. They guide Tower Hamlets planning, the London Mayor, and prospective… Continue reading South Quay Masterplan
Vetro London
Is this the UK’s poshest Premier Inn? Vetro London is a 30-storey mixed-use tower a stone’s throw from Canary Wharf. A mixture of luxury apartments alongside a 400-room hotel, the development previously known as Westferry Quarter Tower is located in West India Quay immediately adjacent to Westferry DLR station. There have been multiple plans for… Continue reading Vetro London
Phoenix Heights — Canary Wharf
4 Mastmaker road — branded Phoenix Heights — is a mixed-use residential development located immediately south of Canary Wharf in E14. It was a combined project between major developer Ballymore, and One Housing Group. With the development of Ballymore’s first ultra-luxury property Pan Peninsula nearby, this development held the bulk of the affordable housing required… Continue reading Phoenix Heights — Canary Wharf
Glengall Quay — Millharbour
Glengall Quay is the name for an upcoming development, located between 49-59 Millharbour in the central Isle of Dogs. The development takes its name from Glengall Bridge, the bridge situated adjacent to the site that crosses Millwall Inner dock. Accepted on appeal in December 2018, the proposals involve two towers of 26 and 30-storeys, comprising… Continue reading Glengall Quay — Millharbour
225 Marsh Wall
Designed by Make Architects, 225 Marsh Wall — rebranded Halcyon London in early 2021 — is a high-rise residential tower under development to the south-east of the Canary Wharf estate in Cubitt Town. The Neighbouring tower, The Madison, currently stands alone as the tallest tower in this northeastern section of the Isle of Dogs, however… Continue reading 225 Marsh Wall
Quay House Canary Wharf
Quay House — sometimes known as One South Quay — is a future waterfront development, located immediately south of the Canary Wharf estate overlooking South Dock. Previously rejected in 2014, new planning permission for the site obtained in 2020, with minor amendments currently sought before construction begins. Plans are for a 35-storey tower with a… Continue reading Quay House Canary Wharf
South Dock bridge — Canary Wharf’s new footbridge
The Canary Wharf estate has quite literally been reclaimed from the water. While transport links have improved massively — pedestrian links north and south to the estate have fallen behind. A new bridge aims to address this, spanning across Middle Dock and helping to improve pedestrian access from the Peninsula Tower Hamlets have hired Knight… Continue reading South Dock bridge — Canary Wharf’s new footbridge
A guide to the Canary Wharf Art Trail
One surprising fact about Canary Wharf is that it has a huge amount of art and sculptures dotted around the estate. In fact, the Canary Wharf art trail is the largest outdoor art collection in London! At current count there are over 75 sculptures and outdoor art exhibits throughout the estate. The art trail is… Continue reading A guide to the Canary Wharf Art Trail
12 surprising Canary Wharf facts for 2021
Top bubble tea in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf has a growing selection of food and drink, with many pop-up stalls and indoor and outdoor food markets! As a truly international area a great thing about Canary Wharf is the variety of food and drink on offer — from Sushi to Steak and everything in between! Aside from traditional cafés and coffee… Continue reading Top bubble tea in Canary Wharf
Parks near Canary Wharf
Despite London having a staggering amount of greenery — a 2011 UK National Ecosystem Assessment claimed 47% of the capital was made up of green space — any city can feel like a concrete jungle sometimes. If you’re looking for a bit of fresh air — this guide is for you! Here’s a compilation of… Continue reading Parks near Canary Wharf
7 top breakfasts in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is not just office space — there’s a great range of food, drink and plenty of free things to do. Whether you’re a local after something new to try out, you’re visiting for the wealth of shopping, or you’ve simply arrived at office early, there’s a breakfast place in Canary Wharf suitable! Here’s… Continue reading 7 top breakfasts in Canary Wharf
Liberty Building — Canary Wharf
The Liberty building — previously known as Heritage Tower — is a 26-storey brick-built building located on the Isle of Dogs. Built by developer Telford Homes, the Liberty building is an 83 m tall mid-rise, offering luxurious apartments a 15-minute walk from the Canary Wharf estate. The building comprises 155 apartments, ranging from one to… Continue reading Liberty Building — Canary Wharf
Where is Canary Wharf? — An area guide
What area of London is Canary Wharf? Canary Wharf is located in East London, highlighted on the London area map. While East London spans a large area, Canary Wharf is on the western edge, and as a result is very close to Central London. Canary Wharf Borough Canary Wharf is located in the London Borough… Continue reading Where is Canary Wharf? — An area guide
How tall is Canary Wharf?
How do we measure tall? Before looking at the tallest buildings, we first need to define what we are measuring. This is not quite as easy as you would assume — this architecture website counts at least 10 methods of working out where the top is — and hence buildings frequently have a variation of… Continue reading How tall is Canary Wharf?
Orchard Wharf — Galliard Homes
London-based developers Galliard Homes have been prolific in their regeneration of the Isle of Dogs. In combination with Ballymore, their Harbour Central site alone has provided over 4000 new homes to the wider Canary Wharf area. Despite their prolific construction on the central portion of the Isle of Dogs, the surrounding area’s of Blackwall and… Continue reading Orchard Wharf — Galliard Homes
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Spire London — West India Quay
Back in 2016 an exciting new development — Spire London — hit the headlines after gaining approval from Tower Hamlets council. Then called Hertsmere House, Spire London is a 67-storey sleek and curving development providing over 900 homes to the area. Located in West India Quay, to the immediate north-west of Canary Wharf, Spire would… Continue reading Spire London — West India Quay
A guide to Yoga in Canary Wharf
With 2021 looming and New Year’s resolutions arriving shortly, it’s that time of the year when people are considering fitness again. Yoga and Pilates have rapidly increased in popularity over the last few years — and could be a great option for anyone looking to start a new fitness regime or mix up their existing… Continue reading A guide to Yoga in Canary Wharf
8 Water Street — Vertus
8 Water Street design and development The building is a sleek 13-storey low-rise designed by Stanton Williams. In contrast to the high rise developments that surround it, the 175,000sq/ft 8 Water Street has been designed to be figuratively and literally more grounded — bringing it closer with the water that surrounds it. Construction started in… Continue reading 8 Water Street — Vertus
