Walbrook Square London : Architecture Information

’The Cloud’ - Walbrook Square, City of London, UK 2006- Atelier Foster Nouvel: Foster + Partners / Jean Nouvel Architects Development for Legal & General (site freeholder) Walbrook Square - News Update 4 Aug 2009 Project to be abandoned: Spanish property company Metrovacesa leaves this major project by two of the world's most celebrated architects. The development was much delayed following legal battles between developer and site owner. Masterplan This major mixed-use scheme regenerates an important 3.5 acre site in the heart of the City close to the Bank of England. Reflecting the successful long-term strategy of the Broadgate model, Walbrook Square is directed at a mixed community of users. As well as high specification office space for financially based city tenants, the scheme creates a new and eclectic retail offer for the area. Four office buildings will be developed around a central square and pedestrian streets, with shops and cafés creating lively edge spaces. The Walbrook Square masterplan re-opens a network of old City routes and adds new ones to ensure the scheme’s permeability and engagement with its surroundings. Walbrook Square London images / information from Stanhope PLC 041207 Sustainability Renewable energy technologies will include photovoltaics and ground water cooling, and rainwater harvesting will also be employed. The Walbrook Square project will incorporate a new entrance to the Waterloo and City Line. One of the project’s great opportunities is the recreation of the Roman Temple of Mithras, built on this site c., 240. Its remains were uncovered in 1954 and rebuilt some way to the west. The Walbrook Square development allows the temple to be returned and reunited with the remains of the original fabric. It will be reconstructed at Roman ground level (some 6m below street level) with lift and stair access from the new square. Walbrook Square co-designers : Jean Nouvel Architects London Architect London Buildings Walbrook Square approx. budget : £300m Nickname : Darth Vader’s Helmet The Shard London English Architecture