24 Marsh Wall, also known as Landmark East, is a 44-storey residential
skyscraper
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in
Docklands,
London
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, which is among the
tallest structures in the city. Landmark East is part of a broader residential neighbourhood, The Landmark, also comprising the 30 story Landmark West at 22 Marsh Wall, two adjacent mid-rise apartment buildings, and the
Landmark Pinnacle
Landmark Pinnacle is a skyscraper constructed by developer Chalegrove Properties in Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs, London, United Kingdom. The 75-storeys Landmark Pinnacle is a short distance west from the financial center of Canary Wharf. I ...
. They sit in a prominent position at the north western edge of the
Isle of Dogs
The Isle of Dogs is a large peninsula bounded on three sides by a large meander in the River Thames in East London, England. It includes the Cubitt Town, Millwall and Canary Wharf districts. The area was historically part of the Manor, Haml ...
, and are very close to the financial center of the
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a financial area of London, England, located in the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Greater London Authority defines it as part of London's central business district, alongside Central London. Alongside ...
estate, at around 5-10 minutes walk.
Design
Designed by architects
Squire and Partners in conjunction with
Hoare Lea
Hoare Lea is a UK-based, multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy firm, specialising in building services. The firm works with clients from the detailed design stage right through to delivery.
History
Hoare Lea was founded by Henry Lea in 18 ...
(M&E Consulting Engineers) and Manhire Associates (Structural Engineers), the taller eastern tower is
140 m (459 ft) with 44 storeys, making it one of Europe's tallest residential buildings,
and its shorter neighbour to the west is
98 m (322 ft) with 30 storeys. The towers are located on the south-western edge of the
Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a financial area of London, England, located in the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Greater London Authority defines it as part of London's central business district, alongside Central London. Alongside ...
estate, close to the
River Thames
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and a short walk from the 280,000 m
2 (3 million square feet) office development,
Riverside South.
History
By August 2007 all 276 apartments had been reserved.
Luxury shops occupy the ground floor, fully encompassed within a glass-covered piazza. A 24-hour concierge and residents' gymnasium are among the development's other features.
In 2007, the development received recognition as the ''Best High Rise Development'' and ''Best High Rise Architecture'' in the Daily Mail UK Property Awards.
It was finished in 2010.
Gallery
File:London MMB ยป1T3 The Landmark.jpg, The Landmark in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is a financial area of London, England, located in the Isle of Dogs in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The Greater London Authority defines it as part of London's central business district, alongside Central London. Alongside ...
, seen from Westferry Circus. October 2014.
File:Landmark Pinnacle.png, Cascades, Landmark Pinnacle
Landmark Pinnacle is a skyscraper constructed by developer Chalegrove Properties in Marsh Wall on the Isle of Dogs, London, United Kingdom. The 75-storeys Landmark Pinnacle is a short distance west from the financial center of Canary Wharf. I ...
, Landmark West and East Towers. February 2020
References
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Canary Wharf buildings
Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets
Residential skyscrapers in London
Twin towers
Residential buildings completed in 2010