Despite only being constructed in the early 1990s, Canary Wharf has already become unshakeably synonymous with global finance, glamorous working environments and London itself. It’s also well-known for its extremely tall buildings – Canary Wharf office space dwarfs much of the rest of the London skyline. With its skyscrapers silhouetted against the sky and the River Thames below, Canary Wharf presents a powerful image of wealth, success and impressive architecture.
Let’s take a look at some of the most striking examples of Canary Wharf office space, in descending order of altitude:
One Canada Square – One of the first buildings to be completed when Canary Wharf was developed, One Canada Square is the tallest completed building in the UK – and the 15th tallest building in Europe. Its powerfully imposing image has become well known to Londoners, so much so that the building is often incorrectly called Canary Wharf. Though there are retail units on the lower ground floor, most of the building is given up to Canary Wharf office space.
8 Canada Square – The second-tallest building in the ‘Wharf’, 8 Canada Square was constructed in 2002, and its sleek, modern look provides a contrast to One Canada Square’s grander style. 8 Canada Square is currently the third tallest building in the United Kingdom.
25 Canada Square – The last of the buildings on our list located in Canada Square, number 25 and number 33 form a two-building complex of Canary Wharf office space. 25 Canada Square is almost twice the height of its neighbour, standing at an impressive 200 metres. The complex is home to many big businesses.
One Churchill Place – Strikingly modern, One Churchill Place was originally planned to be 50 stories high. These plans were later scaled down to a more humble 32 floors, but the building still makes an impact with its contemporary style. It is the seventh-tallest building in the United Kingdom.
25 Bank Street – This building was built in 2001-2003 and designed by Cesar Pelli & Associates Architects. Originally occupied by a global banking firm, its esteem as an example of Canary Wharf office space was reflected in the fine art and sumptuous furnishings that originally adorned the client reception area.
10 Upper Bank Street – Standing at 151 metres tall, 10 Upper Bank Street would be highly noticeable in any other area of London, but amongst the massive skyscrapers in Canary Wharf it can appear to be quite small! Most of 10 Upper Bank Street is occupied by one of the world’s largest law firms, but other businesses also let space in the building.
This is only a brief tour of impressively elevated Canary Wharf office space – there are also beautiful examples of residential buildings on the Isle of Dogs, including Pan Peninsula. This luxury apartment complex contains a multi-floor gym, a restaurant and even a private cinema – and the roof of the building provides a stunning lightshow for the London skyline. So if you’re a business owner, perhaps it’s time to consider the ‘Wharf’ for your next business move – and maybe as a place to live as well!
There are many tall buildings in London. Working from some of the tallest Canary Wharf office space can give some people of sense of power, and of course, a great view.
