It takes its name from the production of lime in the vicinity during medieval times. It is bounded to the north by Camomile Street, the division with Bishopsgate ward, before travelling due south along its eastern extremity, St. Mary Axe (which separates it from Aldgate ward), then south-west to the southernmost point of the ward (where Lime Street itself makes a small peninsula into Langbourn ward), cutting through Leadenhall Market and from there northwards up Gracechurch Street with the ward of Cornhill to the west. Just outside the ward boundary to the east is St Ethelburga's Bishopsgate, bombed by the IRA in 1993 and restored through generous donations, such as that provided by the Lime Street Ward Club.
A well organised ward, it has a long association with the insurance industry, with the specialist market Lloyd's of London based within its boundaries at the Lloyd's building. Three major construction projects — The Pinnacle, the Leadenhall Building and 100 Bishopsgate — are within the boundaries of the ward, and these skyscrapers will dramatically increase the number of workers in the 2010s.
The Scalpel is a commercial skyscraper under construction in London, United Kingdom. It is located on Lime Street in the City of London financial area. Originally a nickname but subsequently designated as its official name, the term "Scalpel" was coined due to its distinctive angular design and followed a trend of nicknaming new buildings based upon their shape, such as the nearby Leadenhall Building, also known as "The Cheesegrater". Upon completion in 2017, The Scalpel will be 190m (620ft) tall, with 38 storeys. It has been designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox.
The site is on the corner of Lime Street and Leadenhall Street, opposite the Lloyd's building and adjacent to the Willis Building. The skyscraper is being built for insurance company W. R. Berkley and will be the firm's new European headquarters, occupying approximately one-quarter of the total office space. A small proportion of the commercial space will be occupied by a retail shop at street-level, a basement restaurant at the Leadenhall Street frontage, and by a café at the Lime Street entrance.
The building was designed by Norman Foster and developed by British Land. It stands opposite the Lloyd's building and is 125 metres (410ft) tall, with 26 storeys. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97m (318ft) and 68m (223ft). In total, there are 475,000 square feet (44,128.9m2) of office floor-space, most of which was pre-let to the insurance broker Willis.
History
The Willis Building was constructed between 2004 and 2008 under the management of Mace and represented a significant addition to the City of London skyline, becoming its fourth-tallest building after Tower 42, 30 St Mary Axe and CityPoint. The core was topped out in July 2006 and the steelwork completed in September that year. Cladding began in July 2006 and the structure was externally completed by June 2007. It was internally fitted out and officially opened in April 2008.
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
published: 19 Jul 2018
Willis Building - Sustainable Building Design (UCL IEDE/VEIV)
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe the information presented in these videos is factually correct, please note that the opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers in the film rather than of UCL. This project was run as part of the UCL EngD VEIV programme. Please leave your queries, suggestions and comments below.
Our thanks to Mattia Pagura for his production work.
published: 26 Feb 2015
Skyscraper Video #212: Willis Building ( London )
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The Willis Building, also known as 51 Lime Street Building, is a commercial and office building in 51 Lime Street, London, EC3, England, UK. It had the height of 125 metres | 410 ft and 26 floors + 2 floors below ground. The construction started in 2004 and completed in 2008. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 metres | 318 ft and 68 metres | 223 ft. The building was the first in a wave of new tall towers for London's primary financial district.
#willisbuildinglondon
To Find Out More Information About Willis Building ( London )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_...
published: 16 Jul 2018
Willis Building tour
Video taken during a tour of the Willis Building, a new skyscraper under construction in London's financial district.
published: 06 Aug 2006
Willis Building
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
published: 14 Mar 2018
Reviving History: The Transformation of the Willis Building #Shorts
published: 10 Jul 2024
Norman Foster and Richard Rogers #architecture #london #guide #tour
published: 23 Dec 2023
Willis Building - timelapse construction video
A timelapse video of the new Willis Building going up in London. This shows demolition, groundwork and construction from March 2005-September 2006. The building is scheduled for completion in March 2007.
If you're a fan of skyscrapers then visit SkyscraperCity.com, the biggest forum on the Internet for high-rise enthusiasts.
published: 09 Dec 2006
Inside the Willis Tower's $500 Million Facelift
The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is the tallest building in Chicago and one of the tallest buildings in the us and world. It was built back in 1973, and held the title of the worlds tallest building for 25 years. While it is no longer the tallest building in the world, the Willis Tower is still an iconic and impressive building. It is home to the highest observation deck in the US, and still attracts millions of visitors a year. It is perhaps best known for the Skydeck Ledge glass balconies at the observation deck that let visitors look straight down from 1,353 feet high. As the building has gotten older, many modernization plans have taken effect to modernize the building. Upgraded elevators, LEED Certification, an all new base, and planned additions to the observation...
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office build...
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe ...
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe the information presented in these videos is factually correct, please note that the opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers in the film rather than of UCL. This project was run as part of the UCL EngD VEIV programme. Please leave your queries, suggestions and comments below.
Our thanks to Mattia Pagura for his production work.
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe the information presented in these videos is factually correct, please note that the opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers in the film rather than of UCL. This project was run as part of the UCL EngD VEIV programme. Please leave your queries, suggestions and comments below.
Our thanks to Mattia Pagura for his production work.
Sorry! I'm late to post and now is UK season. What is UK season? It means that I will post many skyscraper in UK in every Saturday and Sunday.
The Willis Build...
Sorry! I'm late to post and now is UK season. What is UK season? It means that I will post many skyscraper in UK in every Saturday and Sunday.
The Willis Building, also known as 51 Lime Street Building, is a commercial and office building in 51 Lime Street, London, EC3, England, UK. It had the height of 125 metres | 410 ft and 26 floors + 2 floors below ground. The construction started in 2004 and completed in 2008. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 metres | 318 ft and 68 metres | 223 ft. The building was the first in a wave of new tall towers for London's primary financial district.
#willisbuildinglondon
To Find Out More Information About Willis Building ( London )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Building_(London)
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Sorry! I'm late to post and now is UK season. What is UK season? It means that I will post many skyscraper in UK in every Saturday and Sunday.
The Willis Building, also known as 51 Lime Street Building, is a commercial and office building in 51 Lime Street, London, EC3, England, UK. It had the height of 125 metres | 410 ft and 26 floors + 2 floors below ground. The construction started in 2004 and completed in 2008. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 metres | 318 ft and 68 metres | 223 ft. The building was the first in a wave of new tall towers for London's primary financial district.
#willisbuildinglondon
To Find Out More Information About Willis Building ( London )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Building_(London)
My 2nd YouTube Channel:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdB9Chu_N-mVc3Js0h0955g
New skyscraper videos in every Saturday and Sunday.
Next skyscraper video: Millbank Tower ( UK )
Original Song By:
Otis McDonald - Not For Nothing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwQDenTgw8
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The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
...
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
A timelapse video of the new Willis Building going up in London. This shows demolition, groundwork and construction from March 2005-September 2006. The building...
A timelapse video of the new Willis Building going up in London. This shows demolition, groundwork and construction from March 2005-September 2006. The building is scheduled for completion in March 2007.
If you're a fan of skyscrapers then visit SkyscraperCity.com, the biggest forum on the Internet for high-rise enthusiasts.
A timelapse video of the new Willis Building going up in London. This shows demolition, groundwork and construction from March 2005-September 2006. The building is scheduled for completion in March 2007.
If you're a fan of skyscrapers then visit SkyscraperCity.com, the biggest forum on the Internet for high-rise enthusiasts.
The Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower, is the tallest building in Chicago and one of the tallest buildings in the us and world. It was built back ...
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe the information presented in these videos is factually correct, please note that the opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers in the film rather than of UCL. This project was run as part of the UCL EngD VEIV programme. Please leave your queries, suggestions and comments below.
Our thanks to Mattia Pagura for his production work.
Sorry! I'm late to post and now is UK season. What is UK season? It means that I will post many skyscraper in UK in every Saturday and Sunday.
The Willis Building, also known as 51 Lime Street Building, is a commercial and office building in 51 Lime Street, London, EC3, England, UK. It had the height of 125 metres | 410 ft and 26 floors + 2 floors below ground. The construction started in 2004 and completed in 2008. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 metres | 318 ft and 68 metres | 223 ft. The building was the first in a wave of new tall towers for London's primary financial district.
#willisbuildinglondon
To Find Out More Information About Willis Building ( London )
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willis_Building_(London)
My 2nd YouTube Channel:
https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCdB9Chu_N-mVc3Js0h0955g
New skyscraper videos in every Saturday and Sunday.
Next skyscraper video: Millbank Tower ( UK )
Original Song By:
Otis McDonald - Not For Nothing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvwQDenTgw8
Please give a big thumbs up and subscribe!
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
A timelapse video of the new Willis Building going up in London. This shows demolition, groundwork and construction from March 2005-September 2006. The building is scheduled for completion in March 2007.
If you're a fan of skyscrapers then visit SkyscraperCity.com, the biggest forum on the Internet for high-rise enthusiasts.
It takes its name from the production of lime in the vicinity during medieval times. It is bounded to the north by Camomile Street, the division with Bishopsgate ward, before travelling due south along its eastern extremity, St. Mary Axe (which separates it from Aldgate ward), then south-west to the southernmost point of the ward (where Lime Street itself makes a small peninsula into Langbourn ward), cutting through Leadenhall Market and from there northwards up Gracechurch Street with the ward of Cornhill to the west. Just outside the ward boundary to the east is St Ethelburga's Bishopsgate, bombed by the IRA in 1993 and restored through generous donations, such as that provided by the Lime Street Ward Club.
A well organised ward, it has a long association with the insurance industry, with the specialist market Lloyd's of London based within its boundaries at the Lloyd's building. Three major construction projects — The Pinnacle, the Leadenhall Building and 100 Bishopsgate — are within the boundaries of the ward, and these skyscrapers will dramatically increase the number of workers in the 2010s.