{"id":282463,"date":"2026-06-02T09:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/?p=282463"},"modified":"2026-06-02T09:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T09:09:06","slug":"one-london-to-begin-construction-in-2028","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominiclevent.com\/blog\/one-london-to-begin-construction-in-2028\/","title":{"rendered":"One London To Begin Construction In 2028."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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A start date for construction of the City of London’s tallest building has been announced. Image: \u00a9 Dbox<\/figcaption> <\/figure>\n

Farewell to 1 Undershaft, hello One London.<\/strong><\/p>\n

A start date for construction of the City of London’s tallest building has been announced, along with a new name.<\/p>\n

The office tower formerly known as 1 Undershaft<\/a> will begin construction in 2028 for a completion in 2033. It will stand 309.5 metres tall, the same as The Shard. It will also boast a viewing gallery operated by London Museum.<\/p>\n

But what of the name? 1 Undershaft always prompted a bit of a snigger. The peculiar moniker references the local road and church (St Andrew Undershaft), which in turn recall a giant maypole that once thrusted into the skies hereabouts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Historical flavour has now given way to blandness. The tower will hereafter be known as One London<\/strong>, a reflection of its prominence on the skyline.<\/p>\n

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One London (centre) as it may appear. Image: \u00a9 Dbox \/Eric Parry Architects<\/figcaption> <\/figure>\n

The name is not exactly original. Apsley House, former home of the Duke of Wellington at Hyde Park Corner, was historically known as Number One London, as it once constituted the first building of note when approaching London from Kensington. We wonder, also, how journalist Dave Hill will feel about its similarity to his independent local news website OnLondon<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Simon Usborne has previously pointed out<\/a> the rash of new-builds that use the ‘One’ device to attract foreign investment. Examples include One Blackfriars, One Nine Elms, One Kensington Gardens and One Tower Bridge. The addition of One London brings the trend to its natural climax, even if it doesn’t finger the Undershaft.<\/p>\n

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The Aviva Tower (centre) under the ‘white sheet of death’ awaiting demolition. This will be the site of One London. Image: Matt Brown<\/figcaption> <\/figure>\n

One London will be built on a plot of land between the Cheesegrater and Gherkin, currently occupied by the Aviva Tower, also known as the St Helen’s Tower. This 1960s skyscraper will be the largest skyscraper ever demolished in London<\/a>, at 118 metres.<\/p>\n

The scheme is being developed by Aroland Holdings and designed by Eric Parry Architects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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