Amory Tower

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Amory Tower
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Amory Tower in October 2024
Amory Tower
Former names
  • The Madison
  • Meridian Gate
Alternative names199–207 Marsh Wall
General information
StatusCompleted
TypeMixed
Location London, E14
England
Address
Coordinates 51°30′00″N0°00′49″W / 51.5001°N 0.0137°W / 51.5001; -0.0137
Construction started2016
Completed2021
OwnerLBS Properties
Height182 m (597 ft)
Technical details
Floor count55
Floor area477,000 sq ft (44,300 m2)
Design and construction
Architecture firm Make Architects

Amory Tower (previously called The Madison) is a mixed-use skyscraper situated south of Wood Wharf and east of South Quay Plaza on the Isle of Dogs in London, England.

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The building was designed by British architecture firm Make Architects. [1] Standing at 182 metres (597 ft), as of September 2025 it is the 21st-tallest building in the United Kingdom. [2]

In 2022, the tower won the Best Residential Tall Building at the 2022 Tall Building Awards. [3] [4]

History

Planning

An initial planning application was submitted to Tower Hamlets Council on 4 July 2014, then known as Meridian Gate. However, on 6 August 2014 the Mayor of London's office raised concerns, feeling as though it did not comply with the London Plan. [5] [ clarification needed ] The development was approved in 2015. [6]

Construction

Construction of the tower began in 2016. [2] During construction, the development produced a new combined access solution for the company Brogan Group: the CAS tower and Colossus Hoist. This system was essential for the efficient lifting of large materials and personnel, especially the unique pods that had to be placed into the building. The project marked the first time the company used these two innovative systems together. [7] In 2021 construction of Amory Tower was completed. [8]

Design

According to Make Architects, the fin-clad facade's moiré pattern was influenced by the surrounding docklands. [9] The tower features 423 homes with 100 of these classed as "affordable". [10]

In terms of amenities, the cut-throughs in the facade create amenity space. The tower includes private club facilitiy on the 16th floor, a gym, a pool and spa. [10] Around 70% of the developments footprint is covered by public parks and gardens. [11]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "The Madison". Core Five. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Amory Tower". Skyscraper Center. CTBUH . Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  3. ↑ "Simon Robins". CTBUH . Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  4. ↑ "Amory Tower/The Madison". Construction Access Systems. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  5. ↑ Wilson, Colin (6 August 2014). "Development, Enterprise and Environment" (PDF). Development & Projects. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  6. ↑ "Make and LBS get the green light for Meridian Gate tower scheme". Make Architects. 30 January 2015. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  7. ↑ "The Madison, London". Construction Access Systems. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  8. ↑ "Amory Tower". New London Architecture. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  9. ↑ "A cut above: Amory Tower". Make Architects. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Amory Tower". LBS Properties. Retrieved 7 September 2025.
  11. ↑ Amory Tower. Make Architects. 20 June 2022. Retrieved 7 September 2025– via YouTube.
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