The ceremony offered a unique viewing opportunity of the 700-year-old Tower of All Hallows Staining, suspended 45 feet above the excavation site through innovative structural engineering. More than 125,000 tonnes of material have been extracted from beneath the historic tower to accommodate the ambitious 650,000 sq ft office development, highlighting the technical expertise required to deliver this exceptional project.

Delivering Heritage and Innovation

Working alongside our investor partner AXA IM Alts, engineering consultant Arup, and main contractor Multiplex Construction Europe, we have been instrumental in bringing this complex project to life. The scheme presents distinctive challenges, merging contemporary sustainable architecture with the careful preservation of nationally important heritage assets, including the Grade I-listed All Hallows Staining tower and the medieval Lambe’s Chapel Crypt.

Setting New Sustainability Standards

The 36-storey tower by Eric Parry Architects demonstrates our commitment to delivering exceptional sustainable developments. Upon completion in 2028, Fifty Fenchurch Street will be targeting BREEAM Outstanding accreditation and net zero operational carbon, positioning it among the UK’s most environmentally responsible tall buildings.

The scheme incorporates extensive external planting, with landscaped spaces by DSDHA integrated throughout. Over 40 external terraces and balconies with mature planting will address air quality concerns, reduce noise pollution, counter urban heat island effects, and enhance local biodiversity within the Square Mile.

A Vision for the Future

The Fifty Fenchurch Street scheme will reimagine a 1.2-acre site in the City of London, delivering not only premium workspace but also enhanced public amenity. Plans include a public winter garden and connected tenth-floor terrace, providing panoramic vistas across the Tower of London and Tower Bridge.

The reinstated Livery Hall for The Clothworkers’ Company, alongside the conserved medieval structures, will anchor new landscaped public spaces, exemplifying our philosophy of weaving London’s historical fabric into contemporary urban design.

With primary construction now underway following excavation and foundation works, we continue to showcase our expertise in steering sophisticated developments that harmonize environmental responsibility, heritage conservation, and commercial success in one of the world’s most competitive property markets.

Scheduled for completion in 2028, the building will enhance our collection of landmark London schemes that are transforming the capital’s urban landscape while honouring its architectural legacy.