Despite only being constructed in the early 1990s, Canary Wharf has
already become unshakeably synonymous with global finance, glamorous working
environments and London itself. It’s also well-known for its extremely tall
buildings – Canary Wharf office space dwarfs much of the rest of the London
skyline. With its skyscrapers silhouetted against the sky and the River Thames
below, Canary Wharf presents a powerful image of wealth, success and impressive
architecture.
Let’s take a look at some of the most striking examples of Canary Wharf office space, in descending order of altitude:
One Canada
Square – One of the first buildings to be completed when Canary Wharf was
developed, One Canada Square is the tallest completed building in the UK – and
the 15th tallest building in Europe. Its powerfully imposing image
has become well known to Londoners, so much so that the building is often
incorrectly called Canary Wharf. Though there are retail units on the lower
ground floor, most of the building is given up to Canary Wharf office space.
8 Canada
Square – The second-tallest building in the ‘Wharf’, 8 Canada Square was constructed
in 2002, and its sleek, modern look provides a contrast to One Canada Square’s
grander style. 8 Canada Square is currently the third tallest building in the
United Kingdom.
25 Canada
Square – The last of the buildings on our list located in Canada Square, number
25 and number 33 form a two-building complex of Canary Wharf office space. 25
Canada Square is almost twice the height of its neighbour, standing at an
impressive 200 metres. The complex is home to many big businesses.
One Churchill
Place - Strikingly modern, One Churchill Place was originally planned to be 50
stories high. These plans were later scaled down to a more humble 32 floors,
but the building still makes an impact with its contemporary style. It is the
seventh-tallest building in the United Kingdom.
25 Bank
Street – This building was built in 2001-2003 and designed by Cesar Pelli &
Associates Architects. Originally occupied by a global banking firm, its esteem
as an example of Canary Wharf office space was reflected in the fine art and
sumptuous furnishings that originally adorned the client reception area.
10 Upper Bank
Street – Standing at 151 metres tall, 10 Upper Bank Street would be highly
noticeable in any other area of London, but amongst the massive skyscrapers in
Canary Wharf it can appear to be quite small! Most of 10 Upper Bank Street is
occupied by one of the world’s largest law firms, but other businesses also let
space in the building.
This is only a brief tour of impressively elevated Canary Wharf office
space – there are also beautiful examples of residential buildings on the Isle
of Dogs, including Pan Peninsula. This luxury apartment complex contains a
multi-floor gym, a restaurant and even a private cinema – and the roof of the
building provides a stunning lightshow for the London skyline. So if you’re a
business owner, perhaps it’s time to consider the ‘Wharf’ for your next
business move – and maybe as a place to live as well!
