Proposition for a Contemporary Adaptation of a
Gothic Revival Tower as a Counterweight to other Tall Buildings
planned for Central London.
Description : Landmark Tower
Building.
Contemporary Structural Frame and Floor Plate
arrangement. Octagonal Shaped Core. Floor to Floor Height - 4m.
Gothic Revival Embellishment.
Key Feature of Proposal is for Visible Elevator
Access and Movement - 2 No. at each Corner housed within Stone and
Glass Clad Buttress Structures. Elevators arrive at Glazed Rooftop
Skygarden Space to expansive views over City.
Central Core footprint is reduced creating
Additional Floor Space.Central Core consisting of Escape Stairs,
Washrooms, Service Risers + Service Lifts to Spire Level.
Traditional Architectural Language to Facades with 5-7 Storey
Undercroft Space at Ground Floor Level. Design Intent is for Jewel
Like Effect by Night.
Contemporary Adaptation of a 1904 Gothic Revival
Proposal. Overall Form and Footprint of the Building is somewhat
similar to what was originally proposed but with Contemporary
Modifications to include new Facade Articulation.
A Key Feature of the Proposal is the intended
Expression of Movement from a Ground Level Undercroft to a Glazed
Rooftop SkyGarden Space by 2 Tier Elevators. This Feature is
somewhat inspired by the visible Elevator Bank to the Leadenhall
building by Rogers Stirk Harbour.
The Elevators might be in a distinctive colour
and incorporate controlled feature lighting. Access for the Public
to the SkyGarden via Glazed Elevators at Four Corners enclosed by
Stone and Glass Clad Buttresses offering a two way viewing
Experience. Design Intent is for a Jewel Effect by Night with
integral Public Light show ala Marina Bay
Basic 3D Model - 1st Iteration
Block Model 3D Study to Illustrate Concept.
Panoramic Glazed Elevator Experience at Corners with Continuous
Motion. Public Access to Dome featuring Skygarden / Dining
etc.
Garden Space and Glazed Foyer to MultiLevel
Undercroft.
Gothic Revival Embellishment not shown ( Flying
Buttress Detailing to Dome, Spires, Cladding + Window detailing etc
).Materials - Bronze / Pre Patinated Copper to Brown / Gold
Finish / Stone
Gothic Revival Exemplar. Indicative view from intended location
of original Proposal.
