Tag: London

Walbrook London

Similar to the Gherkin skyscraper with its outrageous construction costs, the Walbrook has been put on the market. The revolutionary building, distinguished by its striking glass façade, boasts a notable position in London’s skyline. The innovative design was skillfully devised by a team of prestigious architects from the British studio Foster and Partners. In 2011 it was purchased for 250 million euro by the property investment firm Delancey, who now intends on reselling the high-end London property for triple its…

Copertina

  It seems  a new trend has emerged among the builders of the world: He who constructs the tallest structure wins.  Put this way it may seem frivolous; a competition that brings about no real benefit apart from publicity boosts.  Looking more closely however, the situation becomes more interesting. The objective is not just to get noticed on the scene, but to outsell competitors and therefore increase profit while creating innovative projects and exclusive living solutions. Well-heeled modern investors  naturally…

Gherkin

London’s ‘Gherkin’ tower, properly known as 30 St. Mary Axe, is on the market for 820 million euro. Although London’s real estate market frequently catches the eyes of foreign investors,  the prospect of owning 30 St. Mary Axe is attracting names not usually interested in London real estate to make offers, aiming to add this prestigious commercial monument to their collection. The tower goes onto the market amid persistent financial problems experienced by its current owners, the German real estate…

Cities Go Vertical: 20 Buildings to Reach 600m

Skyscrapers continue to fill the worlds skies with their majestic statures. Horizontal space has become more and more a thing of the past, while going vertical continues to illuminate our future. According to a search carried out by the Allianz Group, more than 20 buildings in the world will reach 600 meters by 2020. The tallest skyscrapers have been constructed in the past four years, within seven years the so-called super skyscrapers have tripled their presence, reaching 101 units. The…

London: Victoria Gets a £2 Billion Makeover

Victoria Station is a stopover for the majority of tourists visiting London. It is one of the most frequented stations, however the same can’t be said for the area. On the contrary, the area is rather dull and would probably be void of any movement I if it weren’t for the presence of the station. That said, the time for change has arrived. The local government has launched an ambitious restyling project that is expected to transform the otherwise lifeless…

Northern European Cities Move Toward the Future

Cities in Northern Europe have managed to escape the real estate crisis that has hit many cities around the globe. This favorable fact has allowed these northern metropolises to advance with the modernization of urban areas, with access to the most innovative technology, giving way to improved eco-friendly conditions. MIPIM (Le marché international des professionnels de l’immobilier) the leading international property event for property professionals has been investigating the progress of real estate for the past 23 years. This year’s…

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