Manhattan Loft Gardens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Manhattan Loft Gardens |
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Manhattan Loft Gardens in April 2018
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Location | London E20, Stratford, England |
| Coordinates | 51°32′43″N 0°00′24″W / 51.5452°N 0.0066°W |
| Completed | 2018 (estimate) |
| Client | Harry Handelsman and Manhattan Loft Corporation |
| Height | |
| Roof | 143 m (469 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 42 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
| Structural engineer | Skidmore, Owings & Merrill |
Manhattan Loft Gardens is a very tall apartment building in Stratford, London. It has 42 floors and stands 143 meters (about 469 feet) high. This impressive building was designed by a company called Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. They were also the structural engineers, meaning they made sure the building was strong and safe.
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A Special View from London
The Historic St Paul's Cathedral View
For a very long time, since 1710, there has been a special view in London. From a place called King Henry’s Mound in Richmond Park, you could see St Paul's Cathedral. Trees were even planted to perfectly frame the dome of the cathedral. It was a famous and historic sight.
How Manhattan Loft Gardens Changed the View
In December 2016, people started talking about how Manhattan Loft Gardens had changed this famous view. The new building now stood in the way of seeing St Paul's Cathedral from Richmond Park. This made some people upset because the view had been enjoyed for centuries.
What the Builders Said
The people who built Manhattan Loft Gardens responded to the concerns. They said that they followed all the correct rules when planning the building. They also mentioned that no one had told them about the view of St Paul's Cathedral during the planning stages. This included groups like the Olympic Delivery Authority and the Greater London Authority. The builders said they were looking into the issue to understand it better.
