St George Wharf Tower
The St George Wharf Tower is a skyscraper under construction, of the tallest residential buildings in London will be after its completion in 2014.
Architecture and Design
On the top of the building a wind turbine is installed, so the lighting is to be fed. By means of a heat pump is heating. A triple glazing minimizes heat loss in winter and heating in summer.
Construction
- Land before construction starts in September 2009
- November 2011
- February 2012
- May 2012
- August 2012
Phases:
- The construction started in September 2009.
- In September 2011, the construction of the glass façade for the previously constructed floors began in October, the 1st and 2nd floors were completed.
- In October 2011, the building reached the 22nd floor.
- In March 2012, the building reached the 44th floor.
Accident
On January 16, 2013 by 8 clock in the morning, a helicopter collided with the crane at St George Wharf Tower and crashed on a busy street. Two people, including the pilot of the helicopter, died.