Wardian London
Wardian London 2020
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeResidential
LocationMarsh Wall, Canary Wharf, London, E14
CompletedAugust 2020
Opening2020
ClientEco World-Ballymore
Height187.2 m (614 ft)/168.1 m (552 ft)
Technical details
Floor count55/50
Design and construction
Architecture firmGlenn Howells Architects

51°30′04″N 0°01′22″W / 51.501234°N 0.022895°W / 51.501234; -0.022895

Wardian London is an ultra-luxury residential complex located in the centre of Canary Wharf’s financial district from Eco World-Ballymore and designed by architect firm Glenn Howells. The scheme consists of two skyscrapers that completed in 2020, is one of the tallest residential developments in London and the United Kingdom.[1]

With over 70% of the flats priced at over £1.5 million, and penthouses priced at over £5 millions, Wardian London is considered to be the most expensive residential development in East London.[2] Occupants will also be members of The Wardian Club and have exclusive access to amenities including 24 hours concierge, spa & gym, 25-metre heated swimming pool, cinema, business centre, restaurants, shops and observation deck.[3]

In 2023, Wardian was awarded the Silver Award for Best Luxury Development at the What House? Awards, as a recognition of EcoWorld Ballymore’s emphasis on biophilia at the scheme and a celebration of its efforts in introducing nature to a dense built environment.[4]


Background and design

Original plans

Prior to the current scheme, developer Ballymore had been granted planning permission for a 525,000 sq ft office development on the same site. This proposal consisted of two towers of 26 and 16 storeys. Building work got as far as completing part of the basement before Ballymore abandoned the scheme due to a lack of tenancy agreements.[5]

New proposal

In 2013, Ballymore applied for new planning permission for two, residential-led towers designed by Glenn Howells Architects in the Isle of Dogs, just south of Canary Wharf.[6] The scheme was granted planning permission on 6 November 2014 by councillors at Tower Hamlets council.[7]

The two towers are 55 and 50 storeys.[8] The East Tower is the larger of the two skyscrapers and rises to 187.2 m (614 ft) in height while the West Tower reaches 168.1 m (552 ft),[9] making them two of the tallest residential buildings approved in London and in the United Kingdom.[10] The skyscrapers are linked at their base by a podium.[9] In total, the development will provide 766 residential apartments.[11]

In 2015, the development name was changed from Arrowhead Quay to Wardian London.

Sale

In January 2015, Ballymore announced a deal with Malaysian property investment company, Eco World, in which Ballymore sold Wardian London to Eco World as well as two other schemes, namely, Embassy Gardens and phase two of its London City Island development for £428m. This created a holding company known as Eco World-Ballymore Holding Company Limited.[12] Ballymore own 25 per cent of the company and Eco World own the remaining 75 per cent. However, Ballymore will continue to manage the three schemes within the new company.[13]

Construction

Construction for the two towers topped out in August 2019, with the first residents moving in during early 2020.[14][15] Final construction of the development is due to be complete in early 2021.[16][17]

Location

The skyscrapers are located east of 163 Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs, to the immediate south of Canary Wharf's commercial district. The nearest stations are South Quay DLR and Heron Quays DLR. The closest London Underground station is Canary Wharf.

See also

List of tallest buildings and structures in London
List of tallest buildings in the United Kingdom

References

  1. ↑ "Wardian London". www.glennhowells.co.uk. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
  2. ↑ "Wardian London". www.glennhowells.co.uk. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  3. ↑ "Wardian London". Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  4. ↑ Ballymore honoured at the 2023 What House? Awards in LondonBallymore news. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Morby, Aaron. "Go-ahead for Ballymore twin towers on Isle of Dogs". ConstructionEnquirer.com. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  6. ↑ "Ballymore launches search for development partner for £2bn London schemes". Out-Law.com. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  7. ↑ Virtue, Rob. "Skyscrapers approved for the Isle of Dogs meaning 1,644 more homes coming to South Quay". Wharf.co.uk. Retrieved 15 January 2015.
  8. ↑ "Reach for the sky: go-ahead for five of city's tallest towers". Standard.co.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  9. 1 2 "New chapter begins at Arrowhead Quay". skyscrapernews.com. Retrieved 6 October 2015.
  10. ↑ Skyscrapercentre.com accessed 19 January 2015
  11. ↑ "The Wardian London, Marsh Wall". canarydevelopment.com. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
  12. ↑ Dunton, Jim. "Malaysian investors inject cash to kickstart Ballymore schemes". Building.co.uk. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  13. ↑ Reddan, Fiona. "Sean Mulryan's Ballymore confirms London deal". The Irish Times. Retrieved 11 July 2015.
  14. ↑ "Wardian London". buildington.co.uk. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  15. ↑ GmbH, Emporis. "Arrowhead Quay West Tower, London | 1241187 | EMPORIS". www.emporis.com. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  16. ↑ Kaur, Sharen. "EWI secures nearly £850m sales from London properties". NST Online. Retrieved 18 May 2016.
  17. ↑ Osborne, Hilary. "London's highest botanical gin garden goes on sale". Guardian. Retrieved 6 December 2015.

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