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specifications and ‘amenity’ spaces. Situated on the western edge of the
Canary Wharf estate, residents will benefit from the dockside setting on their doorstep – being able to walk the length of the dock to the underground station away from traffic. They can also enjoy its many external amenities, located just minutes away from their home. To match its high-specification interiors,
the building’s exterior has been designed so it can be ‘read’ from across the city. The striking diagrid facade, which itself forms an essential part of the building’s structural integrity, allowed the team to overcome challenging site issues. The scheme was also designed with sustainability in mind, with over 8,000 kg
of CO2 emissions saved through the instal- lation of PV solar panels on the roof. The roof also features a variety of wildflowers to support biodiversity on the estate.
DIAGRID DESIGN Newfoundland is visible from across the city, its diagrid cladding legible from distance and making it instantly recognis- able. In addition, its tall, slender structure and clearly defined silhouette mark it as a strong new landmark for London.
The building’s exterior is a direct response to the listed dock setting and riverside location, according to the architects. They say it has a “strong axial arrangement with the water,” and is situated on the direct axis of the Canary Wharf Underground Station entrance. Like many tall buildings, the building’s architects opted for a ‘tripartite’ design, with clearly defined zones; a base, a middle level, and an upper level, each reflecting their functions. On the ground floor, the building is
set back underneath the above ground ‘transfer’ structure, making for an inviting entrance. This base is three double-height stories high, with the ground floor occupied by a grand entranceway, lobby, waiting areas, post delivery, lift lobby, and back of house facilities. The lobby has two entrances, one at each end, with an open frontage over the dock, and the desk itself continues the diamond exterior concept on the building’s interior, with its distinctive veined marble. Going up, there is a public, “world-
class” restaurant at level one, and a wide ranging amenity space at level two, including a lounge, private group dining, meeting spaces, fitness areas, and internal and external children’s play areas.
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