2 Finsbury Ave

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2 Finsbury Avenue
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2 Finsbury Ave
General information
Location2-3 Finsbury Avenue, City of London
Coordinates 51°31′12″N0°05′05″W / 51.5200°N 0.0848°W / 51.5200; -0.0848
Height156 m (511 ft)
Technical details
Floor count37
Design and construction
Architect(s) 3XN, Adamson Associates (International) Ltd. (as executive architect)

2 Finsbury Avenue is a skyscraper complex under construction in Broadgate, City of London, United Kingdom.

Overview

The development consists of two buildings. The taller, 37-storey, East Tower will reach a height of 156 metres (511 feet) [1] while the shorter West Tower will be 21 storeys tall. The two towers are connected by a 12-storey podium. The complex was designed by Danish architectural firm 3XN, with Adamson Associates (International) Ltd. as executive architect. Construction began in 2024. [2]

The buildings feature a series of faceted triangles on the facade. The complex is being developed as a joint venture between British Land and GIC, [3] [4] while Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen for the construction of the development. [5] The buildings will target net zero carbon in construction and operation as well as a BREEAM "Outstanding" certification.

Hedge fund Citadel and market maker Citadel Securities will lease over 250,000 square feet (23,000 m2) of workspace upon the completion of the development. [6] [7]

References

  1. ↑ "2 Finsbury Avenue East Tower - The Skyscraper Center". www.skyscrapercenter.com. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  2. ↑ "Floating tower crane at 2 Finsbury Avenue". specificationonline.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  3. ↑ "McAlpine signs £500m Broadgate dual towers deal". Construction Enquirer. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  4. ↑ Oliver, Joshua (2024-05-22). "British Land seeks new investor for Citadel's London tower". Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  5. ↑ Marrs, Colin (2024-04-18). "Sir Robert McAlpine wins City of London dual-tower job". Construction News. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  6. ↑ "Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue". www.jll.co.uk. 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
  7. ↑ "Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue". British Land. Retrieved 2025-01-08.
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