A huge proportion of people working in Canary Wharf arrive via public transport, over 85 percent according to Tower Hamlets data. Despite this, there are over 6000 parking spaces on the estate itself, and plenty more across the Isle of…
Overview of the development Lincoln Plaza is a Galliard development of 546 apartments throughout an interesting, multi-use building. Originally known as Indescon Court phase 2, Lincoln Plaza is the second installation of homes on the Indescon court site. The site…
Days out in London can be expensive, but they don’t always have to be. On a mission to make Canary Wharf more accessible and residential, the Canary Wharf Group have pushed for more activities and interactive art installations, many of…
Overview of the development Probably the most exciting new development in Canary Wharf, One Park Drive is the Canary Wharf groups attempt at a flagship building for their new residential area Wood Wharf. Standing 215 meters tall and 58-storeys, One…
The financial center of Canary Wharf is undergoing a transition. Built in the 1980s, this cluster of office buildings holding the majority of the UK’s financial sector has pivoted from attracting solely finance businesses, towards a mix of technology. As…
Wardian London is a Ballymore and EcoWorld London joint project. Taking a modernist style, it is a striking development of two of the tallest residential towers ever built in London, standing at 55-storeys (187m) and 50-storeys (158m), respectively. The…
An impressive building, Canary Wharf tube station was designed by leading architect Sir Norman Foster. As part of the extension of the Jubilee Line, it was one of 11 new stations, with the initial design consultation beginning in 1990. Canary…
Overview of the development Landmark east and west towers are the two principle towers of the Landmark Docklands development area, situated at the western end of South Quay dock. Chalegrove Properties Ltd developed the waterside area, hiring architects Squire and…
Baltimore Wharf meets communal living The Collective was originally planned to be a normal hotel! As part of developer Galliard Homes regeneration plan for Baltimore Wharf, an area to the east of Millwall inner dock, Galliard obtained planning permission for…
Intro We all know that spending time with nature is good for our health. Aside from physical exercise, getting outdoors amongst the greenery is proven to be great for our mental health too. It helps improve mood and reduces stress…
Overview of the development Baltimore Tower is a 45-storey, 151m tall, spiralling mixture of glass and steel. Originally known as Baltimore Tower, the building has also been known as Arena Tower — however more recently has begun to be referred…
Ever had date night in a supermarket?! Canary Wharf’s Waitrose is the brands flagship store. With plenty of unique features — including a steak and oyster restaurant — this Waitrose spans 3 floors and includes Waitrose Home and Fashion sections.…
Intro The latest news is that Crossrail is delayed (again!), with the full line now not due to open until 2023. Faster rail transit times across London, alongside the promised 39 minute rail connection between Canary Wharf and London Heathrow…
Canary Wharf is a household name. Primarily known for finance, the area is now well-connected, home to some of the UK’s tallest buildings, and renowned for its high salaries! But it hasn’t always been this way. The Isle of Dogs…
An overview of Harbour Central Part of the £550m Harbour Central development, Sailmakers is the name given to a collection of 355 new build flats to rent in Canary Wharf. Developed by Galliard, the Harbour Central plot contains 7 buildings,…
The original Canary Wharf flagship Also known as: Canary Wharf Tower, or The Canary Wharf building! One Canada Square is an interesting product of vision, capitalism, government deregulation and exceptional engineering. Planned to be even taller, and only reduced in…
Overview of the development 10 George Street, also known as Vertus, is the first residential development completed on the Canary Wharf groups new private estate. GRID Architects, based in Southwark, were commissioned by the Canary Wharf group to design the…
6 Canary Wharf transport links When Canary Wharf began its development in the 1980s, the Isle of Dogs was renowned for being very inaccessible, especially via public transport! Fortunately a lot has changed over the last 40 years! There have…
Intro If you have been browsing the developments in Canary Wharf, or indeed many new build developments across London, you will have noticed an unmistakeable trend in recent years; wintergardens. It is the developers buzzword of choice, and more and…
Overview of the development Pan Peninsula was arguably the first “Ultra Luxury” development in Canary Wharf. It is an oriental style 762 apartment development, compromising of 2 towers linked by a central podium. It was one of the first developments…
Dollar Bay — Overview Dollar Bay is a Mount Anvil development, in conjunction with One Housing. The building was part of a wider development master plan to provide 187 new homes in Tower Hamlets. Dollar Bay itself is a standalone…
An overview of Harbour Central Maine Tower, in what is known as the Harbour Central development, is a 41-storey new-build apartment tower by Galliard Homes. The interesting tower — described as Art-Deco — sits on a plot between 3 other…
