Landmark Pinnacle is a 233-metre (764 ft)[3][4] skyscraper constructed by developer Chalegrove Properties in Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs, London, United Kingdom. The 75-storeys Landmark Pinnacle is a short distance west from the financial center of Canary Wharf. [5] It is the tallest residential tower in the United Kingdom, the tallest residential building in western Europe and has more habitable floors than any other building in western Europe.[6] As of 2023, Landmark Pinnacle is the fourth-tallest building in the United Kingdom.[7] The development was formerly known as City Pride, the same name as the public house it replaced, before a name change in 2016.

Landmark Pinnacle
Landmark Pinnacle, December 2020
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Alternative namesCity Pride
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMonolith
LocationCanary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London, E14
United Kingdom
Address10 Marsh Wall, London E14 9GU, United Kingdom
Town or cityGreater London
CountryUnited Kingdom
Current tenants~800 (approx), as of Sep 2023
Construction started2016
Completed2020
Cost~£200m (approx)
Height
Height233 m (764 ft) AGL
239 m (784 ft) AOD[1]
RoofFlat, open deck
Top floor75
Observatory2, 75th floor
Technical details
Floor count76
Lifts/elevators7 residential, 2 serviced apartments, 1 utility
Design and construction
Architecture firmSquire and Partners[2]
DeveloperChalegrove Properties Limited
Structural engineerWSP Group
Services engineerHoare Lea
Main contractorJ Reddington Limited
Other information
ParkingBasement -1, ~30 resident bays
Website
landmarkpinnacle.com

The Landmark Pinnacle tower boasts the United Kingdom’s first-ever residential tropical terrarium gardens and the highest tropical residential gardens in the United Kingdom. The Panoramic Sky Gardens are located on the entire 27th floor of the tower, covering an area of 6,350 square feet. The garden is split into an East and West side, offering panoramic views over Canary Wharf and the City of London. The gardens are home to over 3,500 plants from all around the world.[8]

Since its completion, Landmark Pinnacle has been the recipient of several prestigious awards. The building has won the Premier Guarantee Awards for Quality Recognition in 2021 and 2022, as well as the Excellence Award in 2021. [9] In addition, it was awarded the Best Luxury High Rise Living category at the 2023 Luxury Lifestyle Awards. [10]


Site history

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The City Pride public house in 2009

The City Pride pub was formerly the only building on the site and closed in 2012.[11] Oracle Group purchased the freehold in 2007 for £6.75 million and sold it to Glenkerrin for £32 million in 2008.[12][13] Landmark North Ltd and UK Power Network Holdings purchased the site (and the associated Island Point site) from the administrators of Glenkerrin for £43 million in 2011.[14]

In 2016, a development loan of £320 million was agreed in order to continue with construction.[15]

Planning

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Chalegrove Properties registered a planning application with Tower Hamlets in December 2012 for the erection of a residential-led mixed-use tower of 75 floors[16] comprising 822 residential units and 162 serviced apartments and associated amenities.[17] The application was permitted (subject to conditions) on 9 October 2013.[17] The application is subject to a Section 106 Agreement with a total amount payable to Tower Hamlets of £5,182,279.[18]

Island Point

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Chalegrove Properties registered a planning application in December 2012 for a development of 173 homes at a site located at 443-451 Westferry Road, in a linked application with what was then known as the City Pride development to fulfil the affordable housing conditions.[19] The application was permitted (subject to conditions) on 9 October 2013.[17] The application was subject to a Section 106 Agreement with a total amount payable to Tower Hamlets of £4,069,361 (including £2,734,636 for the provision of educational facilities in the Borough).[20]

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References

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  1. ^ "31 Facts: Landmark Pinnacle - T".
  2. ^ "City Pride and Island Point". Squire and Partners. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  3. ^ "Landmark Pinnacle South West". e-architect.co.uk. 23 May 2017. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Boom time for new skyscrapers at Canary Wharf". fromthemurkydepths.co.uk. 19 September 2020. Retrieved 16 September 2020.
  5. ^ Landmark Pinnacle — Chalegrove PropertiesCanary Development. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 6 December 2023.
  6. ^ "Landmark Pinnacle — Chalegrove Properties". Canary Development. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  7. ^ "Top 10 Tallest Buildings in the UK as of 2023". CivilNotePpt. Retrieved 13 February 2023.
  8. ^ UK’s highest tropical garden in a residential setting launches at landmark pinnacle. The Pro Landscaper TeamPro Landscaper. 19 May 2022. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  9. ^ Premier Guarantee Awards for ‘Landmark Pinnacle’ Premier Guarantee. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  10. ^ Winner: Best Luxury High Rise Living for ‘Landmark Pinnacle’ – 2023 Luxury Lifestyle AwardsChalegrove Properties Limited. 5 May 2023. Retrieved 16 December 2023.
  11. ^ Rob Virtue (22 March 2012). "Isle of Dogs' pub City Pride prepares for last orders". The Wharf. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  12. ^ "Oracle's £32m Isle of Dogs coup". Building Design. 23 May 2008. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  13. ^ Karl Mercer (9 June 2008). "London pub sells for £32m". BBC. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  14. ^ "Landmark Pinnacle: London waterfront living from a unique vantage point". South China Morning Post. 8 January 2018.
  15. ^ "Landmark deal on the Isle of Dogs". propertymatters.co.uk. Retrieved 29 September 2016.
  16. ^ "Register of planning decision notices". 18 January 2013. PA/12/03248 "North Elevation". Retrieved 31 October 2013.
  17. ^ a b c "Register of planning decision notices". 12 December 2012. PA/12/03248. Retrieved 30 October 2013.
  18. ^ "Register of planning decision notices". 23 October 2012. PA/12/03248 - Documents - Section 106 Agreement. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  19. ^ "Register of planning decision notices". 22 January 2013. PA/12/03247. Retrieved 3 November 2013.
  20. ^ "Register of planning decision notices". 23 October 2013. PA/12/03247 - Documents - Section 106 Agreement. Retrieved 27 December 2013.
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