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'''2 Finsbury Avenue''' is a skyscraper complex under construction in ], the ], ]. The development consists of two buildings. The taller 37-story East Tower will reach a height of 156 meters (511 feet)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 Finsbury Avenue East Tower - The Skyscraper Center |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/2-finsbury-avenue-east-tower/40455 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.skyscrapercenter.com}}</ref> while the shorter West Tower will be 21 stories tall. Both towers are connected by a 12-story podium. The complex was designed by Danish architectural firm ]. Construction began in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Floating tower crane at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://specificationonline.co.uk/articles/2024-08-29/sir-robert-mcalpine/floating-tower-crane-at-2-finsbury-avenue |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=specificationonline.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> '''2 Finsbury Avenue''' is a skyscraper complex under construction in ], ], ]. The development consists of two buildings. The taller, 37-storey, East Tower will reach a height of 156 metres (511 feet)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2 Finsbury Avenue East Tower - The Skyscraper Center |url=https://www.skyscrapercenter.com/building/2-finsbury-avenue-east-tower/40455 |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.skyscrapercenter.com}}</ref> 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 ]. Construction began in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Floating tower crane at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://specificationonline.co.uk/articles/2024-08-29/sir-robert-mcalpine/floating-tower-crane-at-2-finsbury-avenue |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=specificationonline.co.uk |language=en}}</ref>


The buildings feature a series of faceted triangles on the facade. The complex is being developed by a joint venture between ] and ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=McAlpine signs £500m Broadgate dual towers deal |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/04/18/mcalpine-signs-off-500m-broadgate-dual-towers-deal/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Construction Enquirer |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Oliver |first=Joshua |date=2024-05-22 |title=British Land seeks new investor for Citadel’s London tower |url=https://www.ft.com/content/0a6e36f3-7cd6-4eca-8d92-c0fa88ea6aa0 |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=Financial Times}}</ref>, while Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen for the construction of the development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marrs |first=Colin |date=2024-04-18 |title=Sir Robert McAlpine wins City of London dual-tower job |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/sir-robert-mcalpine-wins-city-of-london-dual-tower-job-18-04-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Construction News |language=en}}</ref> The buildings will target net zero carbon in construction and operation as well as a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification. The buildings feature a series of faceted triangles on the facade. The complex is being developed as a joint venture between ] and ]<ref>{{Cite web |title=McAlpine signs £500m Broadgate dual towers deal |url=https://www.constructionenquirer.com/2024/04/18/mcalpine-signs-off-500m-broadgate-dual-towers-deal/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Construction Enquirer |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Oliver |first=Joshua |date=2024-05-22 |title=British Land seeks new investor for Citadel’s London tower |url=https://www.ft.com/content/0a6e36f3-7cd6-4eca-8d92-c0fa88ea6aa0 |access-date=2025-01-08 |work=Financial Times}}</ref>, while Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen for the construction of the development.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Marrs |first=Colin |date=2024-04-18 |title=Sir Robert McAlpine wins City of London dual-tower job |url=https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/sir-robert-mcalpine-wins-city-of-london-dual-tower-job-18-04-2024/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=Construction News |language=en}}</ref> The buildings will target net zero carbon in construction and operation as well as a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ certification.


Hedge fund ] and market maker ] will lease over 250,000 square feet of workspace upon the completion of the development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://www.jll.co.uk/en/newsroom/broadgate-secures-landmark-pre-let-at-2-finsbury-avenue |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.jll.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://www.britishland.com/news/broadgate-secures-landmark-pre-let-at-2-finsbury-avenue/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=British Land |language=en-GB}}</ref> Hedge fund ] and market maker ] will lease over 250,000 square feet of workspace upon the completion of the development.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-18 |title=Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://www.jll.co.uk/en/newsroom/broadgate-secures-landmark-pre-let-at-2-finsbury-avenue |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=www.jll.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Broadgate secures landmark pre-let at 2 Finsbury Avenue |url=https://www.britishland.com/news/broadgate-secures-landmark-pre-let-at-2-finsbury-avenue/ |access-date=2025-01-08 |website=British Land |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Revision as of 17:47, 8 January 2025

2 Finsbury Avenue
General information
Location2-3 Finsbury Avenue, City of London
Height156 m (511 ft)
Technical details
Floor count37
Design and construction
Architect(s)3XN

2 Finsbury Avenue is a skyscraper complex under construction in Broadgate, City of London, United Kingdom. The development consists of two buildings. The taller, 37-storey, East Tower will reach a height of 156 metres (511 feet) 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. Construction began in 2024.

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, while Sir Robert McAlpine has been chosen for the construction of the development. 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 of workspace upon the completion of the development.

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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