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AYKON London One
Illustration of proposed development at 69-71 Bondway, London (2014 design).jpg
Illustration of original design 2014
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

Aykon One Damac Tower 27.12.2019 (36)
The building in December, 2019

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.

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