69-71 Bondway facts for kids
Quick facts for kids AYKON London One |
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![]() Illustration of original design 2014
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General information | |
Status | Approved |
Location | Nine Elms, London, England |
Completed | 2020 (estimate) |
Height | |
Roof | 170m |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 50 |
Design and construction | |
Architect | Kohn Pederson Fox |
Other designers | Donatella Versace (interiors) |
Main contractor | Multiplex |
AYKON London One is a very tall building in Nine Elms, London, England. It is 50 stories high and reaches 170 meters (about 558 feet) into the sky. The building was planned to be finished around 2020.
It is designed to hold 360 apartments, which are like fancy flats. A famous designer, Donatella Versace, helped design the inside of these homes.
About AYKON London One
This tall building is also known by its address, 69-71 Bondway. It is a modern skyscraper in a part of London called Nine Elms. This area is known for many new and exciting building projects.
Designing the Building
The main architects who designed the outside of AYKON London One are called KPF. They are famous for designing many tall buildings around the world. The inside of the apartments was designed by Donatella Versace. She is a well-known fashion designer from Italy.
Building the Tower
Building such a large tower takes a lot of work and many people. In 2016, a company called DAMAC chose another company, Lendlease, to build the tower. This was a very big construction job.
What's Inside?
The AYKON London One tower has 360 apartments for people to live in. These homes offer great views of the city. Some of the apartments even look out over the River Thames. The apartments went on sale in 2015. Many of the homes with river views were bought very quickly.