The Tulip City of London Tower Building, J. Safra Group London Building by Foster + Partners, Images
The Tulip City of London Tower Building
New public cultural attraction on Culture Mile in England, UK – design by Foster + Partners Architects
12 Dec 2018
The Tulip City of London Tower Building
The Tulip City of London Tower Building News
A planning application was submitted to the City of London Corporation for The Tulip, a new public cultural attraction. The building is sited in the UK capital’s financial district next to 30 St Mary Axe, also known as The Gherkin.

images Courtesy Foster + Partners, Architects
This project is proposed by J. Safra Group and Foster + Partners, owners and architects respectively of 30 St Mary Axe. Deriving its name from its nature-inspired form, The Tulip would enhance The Gherkin, one of London?s most cherished and recognisable buildings and offer a new state-of-the-art cultural and educational resource for Londoners and tourists.
Contributing to the City?s Culture Mile
Since the turn of the Millennium, London?s skyline has matured with new high-rise buildings that reflect its growth as a global financial hub. In addition, the City of London Corporation has been driving proposals to enliven the Square Mile by creating a Culture Mile with world-class tourist facilities. The proposal for a unique 305.3-metre-high visitor attraction reflects a desire to build public engagement within the City and enhance The Gherkin?s public off...