Number One Blackfriars Road
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Ian Simpson Architects


image from The Beetham Organisation 100108

Beetham Tower threat : London Mayor - 14 May 2008
Boris Johnson’s manifesto had a number of proposed London skyscrapers in his sights: first up for formal intervention is Ian Simpson Architects’ beleagured Southwark tower. Previously approved then thrown back into jeopardy by a ministerial referral this will provide an clear indication of the new Mayor of London’s approach to the capital’s architecture

News Update - March 2008:
Controversially called in by Communities Secretary Hazel Blears in Mar 2008

Apparently there is a concern the proposed development might not follow guidance on tall buildings by CABE & English Heritage and that it might fail to tie in with government policy on affordable housing.

For The Beetham Organisation
261-room Jumeirah hotel + apartments

now 52 storeys & 170m high
orig. 68/70 storeys, 225m high

status: approved initially Jul 2007, revision Dec 2007

One Blackfriars Road - text from Beetham Organisation 191207
Final seal of approval for new landmark tower for London



A landmark slender tower, which will house a six-star hotel and apartments, next to the Thames at One Blackfriars Road SE1, was given the go-ahead by Southwark Council last night (18 December) following modifications to the scheme agreed with English Heritage.

This follows planning consent being granted by Southwark on 24 July this year, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State and English Heritage. The developers, Beetham Organization, consulted with English Heritage and agreement was reached to reduce the height of the 52-storey tower to 170 metres.

Southwark Council last night approved all the modifications and the development, will now go ahead. The 261-room hotel, complete with spectacular ballroom, meeting rooms, a number of restaurants and bars, a high-tech spa, health and leisure facility and a public viewing platform at its highest level will set a new benchmark for quality hotels in London.. The tower will also house 64 apartments and the skydeck. At the tower’s base will be a wrap-around plaza, with cafes, restaurants and shops. Ian Simpson Architects designed the tower, following on from landmark schemes with Beetham Organization in Manchester and Birmingham.

Hugh Frost, chairman of Beetham Organization, said: “One Blackfriars Road is destined to become a major iconic landmark and will bring a major boost for the South Bank as one of the capital’s leading tourist destinations.”



One Blackfriars Road : Ian Simpson Architects

20 Blackfriars Road
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Wilkinson Eyre
for Land Securities
orig. 35 storeys

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