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A 70-storey, 300m tall skyscraper at 33 St Mary Axe, nearly as tall as The Shard, has been unveiled by architects WilkinsonEyre. The building, known as Exchequer Court, will include 100,000m² of office space and public areas such as a rooftop garden and cultural spaces on the ground floor, with the first seven storeys accessible to the public. The design aims to complement nearby landmarks like The Gherkin and contribute to the evolving cluster of tall buildings in London's skyline. A planning application is expected to be submitted early next year, with construction set to finish by 2033 if approved. Public consultation on the project runs until November 6.
London's distinctive skyscraper shapes, such as The Shard, The Gherkin, and The Leadenhall Building, are influenced by planning rules designed to preserve views of St Paul's Cathedral. These regulations require the cathedral to remain visible from eight specific points across the city, leading architects to design uniquely shaped buildings to avoid blocking sightlines.
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