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| 100 Bishopsgate | |
|---|---|
| Name | 100 Bishopsgate |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | London |
| Completion date | 2019 |
| Architect | Kohn Pedersen Fox |
| Owner | Brookfield Property Partners |
| Floor count | 25 |
| Height | 118m |
| Building type | Office |
100 Bishopsgate is a commercial office skyscraper in the City of London designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox and developed by Brookfield Property Partners, completed in 2019. The tower is situated near landmarks such as Liverpool Street station, Leadenhall Market, Broadgate, The Gherkin, St Mary Axe and contributes to the City of London financial district skyline. It forms part of a broader wave of redevelopment that followed events linked to 9/11, the Great Recession, and changes in Crossrail planning.
The site's history intersects with postwar reconstruction after World War II, Victorian commercial expansion near Bishopsgate and late 20th century redevelopment led by firms connected to British Land and Deutsche Bank. Early proposals for a tower on the plot emerged alongside plans for Willis Building (Ipswich)-era office modernization and were influenced by regulatory frameworks from the City of London Corporation and planning precedents such as the London Plan. The scheme advanced amid debates involving stakeholders including English Heritage, Historic England and local ward committees, with planning consent shaped by ministers from the Department for Communities and Local Government and revisions reflecting lessons from the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry in later safety policy discourse.
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox, the building's prism-like form sits adjacent to heritage assets such as St Ethelburga's Bishopsgate and integrates public realm concepts championed by urbanists tied to The Bartlett, Royal Institute of British Architects and practitioners active in HOK. The façade employs a high-performance curtain wall system informed by precedents like 30 St Mary Axe and Heron Tower, with floorplates influenced by corporate tenants such as Barclays, HSBC, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs in other London towers. Internal planning reflects modern workplace trends discussed at World Economic Forum and in reports from CBRE Group, JLL, and Knight Frank.
Construction was delivered by a consortium including contractors with portfolios in projects for Tishman Speyer, Canary Wharf Group, and partnerships with engineering consultancies linked to Arup and WSP Global. Groundworks referenced subterranean constraints near Liverpool Street station tunnels and utilities interacting with assets managed by Network Rail and Transport for London. Development finance and asset management involved entities such as Brookfield Asset Management, international investors from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and advisory inputs from firms like Savills. The build programme negotiated party wall agreements and air rights considerations mirrored in disputes adjudicated under the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.
Occupancy attracted law firms, financial services, and professional services similar to tenants at Ludgate House, 1 Finsbury Avenue, and 20 Fenchurch Street, with leasing transactions brokered by Cushman & Wakefield and JLL. Major occupiers in the building include multinational firms tied to markets affected by Brexit negotiations, regulatory regimes like those overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority, and international arbitration practices aligned with institutions such as the London Court of International Arbitration. Flex-space operators, consultancy groups and technology firms with links to Microsoft and Amazon (company) occupy ancillary floors, reflecting broader trends tracked by Office for National Statistics employment data and private equity allocations.
The tower benefits from proximity to transport nodes including Liverpool Street station, Moorgate station, Aldgate station, and interchange with Elizabeth line services, connecting to hubs like Paddington station and Heathrow Airport. Pedestrian links tie into the Broadgate Circle and cycle infrastructure promoted by Sustrans and the Mayor of London's transport policies, while taxi and coach movements follow routes governed by Transport for London and municipal licensing from the City of London Corporation.
Reception among commentators from outlets such as The Guardian, Financial Times, The Telegraph (London) and trade publications like Property Week and Building (magazine) ranged from praise for public realm improvements to critique over skyline cumulative effects alongside One Canada Square and The Shard. Economic impact assessments referenced employment multipliers used by Office for National Statistics and studies commissioned by industry groups including British Property Federation and UK Green Building Council. Civic discussions involved amenity contributions under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and community benefit dialogues with local wards and livery companies.
Environmental measures incorporate targets aligned with standards from BREEAM, UK Green Building Council, and the World Green Building Council, including energy efficiency strategies informed by engineering approaches from Arup and consultancy reports similar to those by WSP Global. Fire safety upgrades reflect post-Grenfell Tower fire policy shifts and compliance with regulations overseen by the London Fire Brigade and guidance from the Building Research Establishment. Security interfaces coordinate with City resilience frameworks linked to MET Police and counterterrorism guidance developed with input from national agencies such as MI5.
Category:Skyscrapers in the City of London