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20 Fenchurch St, City of London
2008-10
Rafael Vinoly Architects

Walkie Talkie building London
image from Rafael Viñoly Architects 220107

5 May, 2009

Planning permission granted for revised Walkie Talkie tower.

Previously permission granted in 2007 for original design.

Various Conservation groups have objected to this unusual building design.

Permission window set at 5 years, as requested by Land Securities, given economic situation work is not due to start imminently.

Walkie Talkie building architect : Rafael Vinoly

Height: 177m high (previously 192m high / 509ft high)
Storeys: 36 (previously 38 and before that 45)
Developer: Land Securities

Public inquiry held in early 2007

Sky Garden proposed for top of the building with public access to 360 degrees view

Office tower with retail down at the Pocket Park and restaurants / cafes up at the Sky Garden

Size - est. 1million sqft



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