St George Wharf is a riverside development in

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, London, England, located on the southern bank of the

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beside

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. Vauxhall (St George Wharf) Pier is a calling point for Uber Boat by Thames Clippers riverboats RB1, RB2 and RB6 services. The

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is located between the

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road junction and the river, and is near

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. The

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, one of the Thames' many underground tributaries, empties into the river close by. This development should not be confused with the smaller St George's Wharf which is in

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, London SE1, close to Tower Bridge.

Construction

Construction of St George Wharf was carried out in phases by developers St George, part of

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, with blocks opening between 2001 and 2010. St George Wharf Tower was the final block to be completed, opening in 2012. The development comprises over 1,400 apartments, as well as offices, retail units and restaurants. It was designed by the architecture practice Broadway Malyan. St George Wharf comprises the following blocks: # Admiral House # Anchor House (21 St George Wharf, SW8 2FH) # Aquarius House # Armada House # Bridge House (18 St George Wharf, SW8 2LP/Q) # Drake House # Ensign House (12 St George Wharf, SW8 2LU) # Flagstaff House # Fountain House # Galleon House # Hamilton House # Hanover House (7 St George Wharf, SW8 2JA) # Hobart House # Jellicoe House # Kestrel House # Kingfisher House # Sentinel Point # The Tower St George Wharf Tower is a residential

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. It is tall with 49 storeys. It is cited as the tallest residential building in the United Kingdom, however there are 10 apartments within

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, which is taller. Two residential towers currently under construction in London, Newfoundland Quay and

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will be taller than the Tower when completed in 2020.

Helicopter crash

At 07:57 GMT on 16 January 2013, a helicopter collided with a crane being used in the construction of the St George Wharf Tower. The helicopter crashed in nearby Wandsworth Road, killing the pilot. One person on the ground also died, and a number of others were injured.

Carbuncle Cup

In October 2006, St George Wharf was nominated and made the ''

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'' shortlist for the inaugural Carbuncle Cup, which was ultimately awarded to Drake Circus Shopping Centre in Plymouth.

References

External links

* https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-21040410 Buildings and structures in the London Borough of Lambeth Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in London Buildings and structures under construction in the United Kingdom Vauxhall {{London-geo-stub