New Plans for London Office Tower Revealed

Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) has unveiled its redesign of a major London office scheme originally designed by Make, Building Design reports. Plans for the 20-story Edge Shoreditch building, drawn up for a joint venture between Dutch developer Edge and Japanese developer Mitsui Fudosan, replace a former set of proposals approved in 2021. AHMM’s new plans were submitted to the Hackney Council in February. Located on a 4,400-m² site close to the Broadgate development, the project would see the demolition of two existing six-story buildings. Make’s former proposals would have retained the 19th century facade of the building at 58 Wilson Street, which AHMM said in planning documents was of poor quality. Contractor Laing O’Rourke is being lined up to build the new scheme, although the appointment is not expected to be made before late 2024. Also on the project team is project manager Gardiner & Theobald, structural engineer AKT II, MEP (mechanical, electric and plumbing) engineer Atelier Ten, planning consultant DP9, landscape architect MRG Studio and vertical-transportation consultant Sweco. Construction is scheduled to begin in early 2025 with completion slated for 2028.