Chinese resi giant Greenland Group has unveiled plans to launch Spire London in London Docklands, a 235-metre-high 67-storey residential tower, with a gross development value (GDV) in excess of £800 mln.
Representing the tallest residential scheme in Western Europe, the project will rise on Hertsmere Road, adjacent to Canary Wharf and directly fronting the river at West India Quay.
'Spire London will create a new iconic landmark on the London skyline. This tower will be Western Europe’s tallest residential building and underlines London’s enduring status as a world-class city and destination,' commented Yuliang Zhang, Chairman and President of Greenland Group.
He added: 'This is Greenland Group’s most important project in Europe, and will deliver exceptional new homes for Londoners. Greenland Group operates across four continents and is a global leader in delivering high-rise residential buildings, and has already built or is developing four of the 10 highest buildings in the world.'
The architects are Larry Malcic and Christopher Colosimo of HoK, with Nicola Fontanella of Argent Design responsible for interiors.
765 of the tower's 861 apartments are for private sale, and include suites, one, two and three bedroom apartments, and three bedroom duplex penthouses.
Spa, pool and fitness studio
Nine passenger lifts will service the private apartment floors, located on the eighth to 66th floors of the tower with sizes ranging from 50 m2 for a one-bedroom apartment to 150 m2 for a three-bedroom duplex.
The 35th-floor Spa will include an infinity pool, lounge areas, jacuzzi, gym and fitness studio. The club room has a cocktail bar and cinema room. Community spaces will also be available on the second and third floors.
Above-ground demolition work has already taken place. Piling for the tower will begin in January 2017 with the tower scheduled to reach the halfway point in height during the summer of 2018. Build completion is scheduled for 2020.
Wenhao QIAN, Managing Director of Greenland (UK) Investment, said: 'This important launch reflects the confidence that Greenland Group continues to have in both the London economy and the London property market. We believe that there is always a demand for "best in class" property assets that offer a high quality, bespoke, designed and unique product in a prime location. In our view Spire London fulfils these criteria, and we believe there will be significant demand for the apartments within this tower from both the UK and overseas.'
