Tallest New Residential Building in Zone 1 ‘Topped Out’
R&F Properties’ One Thames City tower ‘topped out’ at 53 storeys, making it one of the tallest residential developments in the uk.
One Thames City has become the latest development to reach its top as construction continues across the Vauxhall Nine Elms regeneration zone. The tower is the tallest in the One Thames City development, and will hold 298 new homes with the first residents moving into the building in 2022.
Designed by internationally acclaimed architects Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP and built by JRL/Midgard, the Number 8 building stands 180m tall, making it the tallest new residential building in Zone 1.
‘Topping out’ is an ancient ceremony held when the last beam – or equivalent is placed at the top of a structure. At One Thames City, the topping out was also marked by a fireworks display next to the river.
Since the site’s ground-breaking ceremony in July 2018, the development has created over 450 jobs, with its 12 new buildings set to offer 1,417 new homes, shops, restaurants and over 120,000 sq ft of commercial space. One Thames City is also centred around 2.5 acres of public open space within the Linear Park, offering more green space to the local Vauxhall Nine Elms community.
Guan Zhixiong, Chairman of R&F Group UK, said: “Urban regeneration is at the heart of R&F’s DNA and our aspiration is for One Thames City to bring ever more life to Nine Elms. We believe One Thames City will set a new standard globally for mixed use projects.
“At the same time, we take great pride in the detail of what we build, and residents and their families are the focus for everything we do. Exceptional progress requires exceptional partners, and today’s topping out marks remarkable achievement by everyone involved.”
One Thames City is set to become a new landmark for London’s riverside skyline with a selection of one to five-bedroom apartments with open-plan living, large terraces and winter gardens. Residents of No.8 will have access to unparalleled amenities and services including a wellness centre, swimming pool, gym, private dining, cinema, business centre and 24-hour concierge, as well as a private entrance lobby and courtyard with secure valet parking.
Gillespies, the award-winning landscape architecture and urban design practice, will complement One Thames City with a Great Lawn and network of walkways, cycle paths and intimate green spaces along the river to provide a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city.
One Thames City is perfectly positioned to access all that London has to offer with proximity to Vauxhall station and the new Nine Elms Tube Station, so that the West End and City of London are less than ten minutes away.
About R&F
R&F Properties is an international leading property developer for Luxury Real Estate, established in China 1994.
It is listed in Hong Kong and has a market capitalisation of around £3.6bn, with a recent development pipeline equivalent to about 10% of the approximately 40,000 new homes expected to be built in London this year.
It aspires to provide positive real estate schemes across the world and works closely with local UK communities, businesses and stakeholders, to deliver the most appropriate schemes for the benefit of all boroughs.
R&F is today regarded as a leading property developer focused on the design, development, construction, sale, property management and property related services worldwide and officially licensed to develop high class property developments and provide Luxury Living.