An 11-storey mixed-use development, which has been unanimously approved by The City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee, will be the greeneest building in the capital to date. The building is going to be built at 61-65 Holborn Viaduct on the corner of Snow Hill, will become a landmark building with a façade covered in a 3,700m² “green wall” which is expected to be the largest in Europe. The developer claims the wall – made up of a mix of plants – will generate seven tonnes of oxygen in a year and extract nine tonnes of C02 annually among other benefits.
‘The City of London Corporation welcomes radical and pioneering ideas as we look to create cleaner and greener spaces for City residents, workers and visitors. This development’s green wall of around 400,000 plants offers many environmental benefits such as reducing pollution, absorbing sound and reducing flood risk. The City Corporation has a real interest in urban greening, and we hope this building will prove to be a fantastic example of what is possible for future developments.’ – Alastair Moss, Chair of the City of London Corporation’s Planning and Transportation Committee.
‘Dominvs Group is delighted to have brought forward proposals to deliver the transformation of Citicape House. Our application will see the regeneration of a site which has stood vacant for a decade, delivering a high-quality hotel and office led development with a roof garden, encased in an acre of green wall. The green wall, which has been produced by Sheppard Robson architects and Phil Allen Design, will play a significant role in absorbing carbon dioxide and Dominvs is delighted be improving air quality and sustainability in the City of London.’ – Preet Ahluwalia, Director at Dominvs Group
