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.

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