Built
Hufton + Crow
‘At KPF our aspiration, from the earliest days, was to find a way for tall buildings to create a more ‘social’ interaction with the cities that they inhabit. The role of the building within the city is much like the role of an individual at a cocktail party. To have a good party, the individuals can’t stand isolated from each other — they need to generate some form of conversation. Similarly, tall buildings need to find a way to be able to respond and gesture to their context. 52 Lime Street leans back, to respect the view corridor of St Paul’s Cathedral, creating a paired, but mirrored, gesture to the Leadenhall Building and a theatrical urban conversation.’ Bill Pedersen, Founding Partner, Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Project information
Status
Built
Borough
City of London
Size
57000 sq m
Estimated completion
September 2018
Location
52 Lime St, Langbourn, London EC3M 7AF, UK
Team Credits
Client
WRBC Development UK Ltd
Architect
Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates
Structural Engineer
Listed by
Last updated on
23/04/2020
Standard
Standard (small business)
Partner
Borough Partner