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The Evolution of East London

Streets and Squares

THEN & NOW Page 24

ISLAND ENERGY Page 96

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Transport and Travel

Residents Only

ISLAND CONNECTIONS Page 34

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CITY ISLAND ARTS CLUB Page 114

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ISLAND ISLAND NEIGHBOURHOOD APARTMENTS Imagination to Creation

London City Island Living

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ISLAND ARCHITECTURE Our Inspiration Page 68

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ISLAND NATURE

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LONDON CITY ISLAND IS LONDON’S NEW ISLAND METROPOLIS, AN ULTRA-CONNECTED DESTINATION OF EXTRAORDINARY CULTURE AND CONTEMPORARY LIVING.



A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP THE BEST OF THE EAST & WEST We are thrilled to be working together on London City Island, one of the most important waterside projects London has seen in recent years. The creation of an exclusive island neighbourhood on one of the best-connected sites in London was once just an ambitious vision. Now, it is a stunning reality. Taking inspiration from the best elements from metropolitan islands across the world, but in a way that’s tailor-made for the twenty-first century, London City Island combines bold architecture and pioneering landscape design to create a spectacular landmark in riverside living. More than just a place to live, London City Island is becoming a destination, a vibrant, exciting location that draws from both the business might of neighbouring Canary Wharf and the cultural energy of East London. Devised to complement the neighbouring business district with a high-end residential offering, this unique location is at the vanguard of a new wave of investment that will build on and expand the great success story of Canary Wharf.


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LONDON CITY ISLAND’S LOCATION HAS ALWAYS BEEN A LIVELY AREA OF COMMERCE. BETWEEN THE EARLY NINETEENTH AND MID TWENTIETHCENTURY THIS WAS THE SITE OF THE WORLD’S MIGHTIEST DOCKS, THE GRAND MARKETPLACE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE.


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THE DOCKLANDS SETS THE STANDARD FOR LONDON’S MOST POWERFUL REGENERATIONS.

London is one of just a handful of cities that can be described, truly, as a world capital. With its booming economy and highly skilled population, the city offers one of the most investible real estate markets in the world, a status underpinned by stable government, effective regulation and longstanding financial strength. Like any dynamic city, London is always changing. Those who live here have known for some time that the city’s action, both creative and commercial, has been shifting downriver, towards a new constellation of key eastern suburbs including Canary Wharf, Shoreditch, Hackney and Greenwich. The 2012 Olympics, gathered around Docklands on the Thames and Stratford by the River Lea, revealed London’s new centre of gravity to the rest of the world.

Nothing has symbolised – or driven – this change more visibly than the riverside skyscrapers and busy shops and restaurants of Canary Wharf and Docklands, a globally important financial centre on what was, until the 1980s, the declining former site of the London Docks. The docks stretched from the City of London to Tilbury. Painters and writers would travel here to find inspiration in the spectacular maze of great warehouses and magnificent ships. One of the most active docks belonged to the East India Dock Company, where the Thames met with the mouth of the River Lea, just East of today’s Canary Wharf and next to a large peninsula of land that had once been known as ‘Good Luck Hope’.

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THE ERA OF SEAFARING AND INDUSTRY HAS SINCE BEEN REPLACED BY A NEW AGE, DEFINED, IN THE DOCKLANDS, BY THE TECHNOLOGY AND HIGH FINANCE THAT IS SO KEY TO LONDON’S ECONOMY.

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The Canary Wharf we see now is one that, in under 30 years, has gone from being the site of a spectacularly ambitious development to one of the most important financial districts in the world. It has become the de facto city centre of London’s rising East, a new Central Business District. The recent decision by Advanced Business Parks (APB) to create a major Chinese business hub and innovation quarters at nearby Royal Albert Dock will transform the 35-acre site into the European headquarters for hundreds of Chinese firms. Together with the proposed Silvertown development (deals worth a total £2.5bn) the evolution and pull of the former Port of London continues apace.


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AT THE SAME TIME THAT CANARY WHARF WAS REINVENTED AS AN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS HUB, THE ARTISAN AND INDUSTRIAL AREAS OF THE INNER EAST WERE ALSO FINDING THEIR VOICE.

Attracted by flexible workspaces between Shoreditch and the River Lea, from the 1980s onwards creative professionals moved into the area en masse. This was the stomping ground of the Young British Artists, and it is now home to a swathe of internet start-ups. Here is Europe’s densest concentration of artists and creative professionals. There are design and photography studios, architects’ firms and digital technology labs, plus a network of galleries, theatres, bars and restaurants that are increasingly a draw for Londoners from all points of the compass.

You can, of course, still find the living history of old London in Knightsbridge, Bloomsbury and the cobbled streets of the original City. But to see how this ancient metropolis continues to reinvent itself in the twenty-first century, you need to look to the financial and creative energy of the East, and there are few better vantage points than London City Island.


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EAST LONDON’S TRANSFORMATION CEMENTED TWO DISTINCT PERSONALITIES – THE LUXURY LIFE OF CANARY WHARF, AND THE COOL CREDENTIALS OF THE ‘OTHER’ EAST. ON THE LAND ONCE KNOWN AS ‘GOOD LUCK HOPE’, CITY ISLAND COMBINES THE BEST OF BOTH.


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ALL THE BENEFITS OF ISLAND LIFE WITH QUICK ACCESS TO THE CITY – CITY ISLAND IS CONNECTED TO THE REST OF LONDON BY A NEW BRIDGE WITH CANNING TOWN STATION A MERE TWO MINUTE STROLL AWAY.


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Excellent transport links mean London City Island is very much part of the wider metropolis, with some of London’s best places to shop, work and play within easy reach. Major hub station Canning Town, located just minutes away across the new Island Bridge, offers speedy access to central London and the Square Mile. City Airport serves international destinations as well as European. This connectivity is powering London City Island’s evolution into a magnetic destination for the capital, a maritime setting infused with the energy of London’s key cultural quarters. These links will soon be further enhanced by Crossrail - the high-speed rail link connecting East London and the West at nearby Custom House.

It’s a short trip to the vibrant nightlife and shopping of Shoreditch and Dalston, now home to several cinemas and countless galleries in all shapes and sizes. There are iconic and historic markets such as those at Spitalfields, Columbia Rd and London Fields. There’s Stratford, with the Olympic Park and Westfield shopping centre, offering almost two million square feet of shops and eateries plus a 17-screen Vue cinema and a casino. And there’s Whitechapel with one of London’s finest galleries as well as world-famous curry houses like Tayyab’s and Lahore. Not to mention the beguiling walkways and ornate riverboats to be explored along the middle sections of the River Lea itself, or the remarkable views of the Thames to be witnessed further east at the awardwinning Thames Barrier Park.

Right across the water, the Greenwich Peninsula (reachable by the spectacular Emirates Cable Car or just one stop on the Jubilee Line) houses the vast entertainment complex of the O2 Arena as well as Ravensbourne College, the Greenwich Peninsula Ecology Park and public art that includes a 30-metre-high sculpture by Antony Gormley. The nearby Excel Centre is host to a constant stream of visitors who come for an event programme exploring everything from fine wine to fine boats.

LONDON CITY ISLAND PRESENTS A CONNECTED, 21ST CENTURY AND 24-HOUR VISION OF THE URBAN ISLAND – A PLACE WITH A DISTINCT AND PROUD IDENTITY BUT ALSO A NETWORK HUB, A FOCAL POINT FOR THE SURROUNDING CULTURE.

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CANNING TOWN LONDON CITY AIRPORT 6 Minutes

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Since its expansion in 1999, the Jubilee Line has been London’s most vital tube line, the fastest way to move between east and west. Its stations feature some of London’s most iconic architecture, while the destinations it opens up include Westfield Shopping Centre (Stratford), the O2 Arena (North Greenwich), Borough Market (London Bridge), Southbank Centre (Waterloo) and the Royal Parks (Green Park). Crossrail, opening in 2018, will give Custom House direct routes to destinations including Liverpool Street, Paddington and Heathrow Airport, as well as the Essex countryside.

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WITH CITY AIRPORT JUST MINUTES AWAY, THE ISLAND IS ONE OF LONDON’S MOST WELL-CONNECTED RIVERSIDE LOCATIONS


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THE NEIGHBOURHOOD IS WOVEN INTO THE DYNAMIC CREATIVE AND COMMERCIAL ECONOMIES OF EAST LONDON.


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RISING UP AT THE POINT WHERE THE THAMES MEETS THE RIVER LEA, LONDON CITY ISLAND – SET AGAINST BIG RIVER SKIES AND STUNNING VIEWS – IS A COOLER SIBLING TO THE MIGHTY SKYSCRAPERS OF CANARY WHARF.


LEISURE: 1801 SQM

LONDON CITY ISLAND AT A GLANCE

OFFICES: 4502 SQM

1706 APARTMENTS

RETAIL: 1852 SQM

ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET: 8000 SQM

LONDON FILM SCHOOL 1650 SQM

CREATIVE INDUSTRY: 2714 SQM


LONDON CITY ISLAND IS A BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED NEW RIVERSIDE NEIGHBOURHOOD, A TWELVE ACRE MICRO-MANHATTAN BY LONDON’S MOST EXCITING CREATIVE AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS. CALEDONIA HOUSE

DAWSONNE HOUSE

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CANNING TOWN ISLAND BRIDGE

GRANTHAM HOUSE

GLOBE HOUSE HERCULES HOUSE HARMONY BUILDING

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TRINITY SQUARE

LONDON FILM SCHOOL

BOTANIC SQUARE

BRIDGEWATER HOUSE

ALBION HOUSE

MONTAGU HOUSE

KENT BUILDING

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GLIMPSE THE SILHOUETTE OF A STAR IN THE MAKING AS ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET’S BRAND NEW HEADQUARTERS COMES INTO VIEW.


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ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET DELIGHTS AUDIENCES WITH A STARTLING MIX OF CLASSICAL AND PIONEERING DANCE.

The English National Ballet headquarters building will be a hub of creativity, adding energy and atmosphere to the island. The company, founded in 1950, is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations of any kind, and one of the foremost touring companies in Europe. With a staff that includes approximately sixty-five dancers and a symphony orchestra, English National Ballet adds much to London City Island’s trademark mix of the artistic and the artisan.


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WE’RE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT JOINING ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET AT LONDON CITY ISLAND. TOGETHER, WE’LL BE AT THE HEART OF AN EMERGING CULTURAL HUB; CREATIVELY INSPIRING OUR STUDENTS, PRACTITIONERS AND RESIDENTS ALIKE, AND PUTTING FILM AT THE CENTRE OF THE ISLAND. Jane Roscoe, Director and CEO, The London Film School

The UK’s longest running film school that has produced industry greats like Mike Leigh, Michael Mann, Anne Hui and Duncan Jones, brings iconic filmmaking to London City Island. Each year The London Film School makes more than 170 short films and develops over 50 feature screenplays. Since 1956, graduates have gone on to make hundreds of films and have made a great impact across the world. Now comes a new act. A purpose built space on London City Island with two cinemas, studios and offices. Accommodating over 300 full time

students and more than 55 staff, from 60+ countries. The LFS is poised to direct the world’s next filmmaking legends. The landmark move cements London City Island as a thriving creative hub. Joining English National Ballet on the vibrant island, the London Film School will stage a feast of film events for residents and visitors. Think film screenings, Q&A evenings, and using the island’s public spaces as set locations.

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THE ISLAND OPENS UP TO REVEAL A THRIVING SQUARE, BORDERED ON ALL SIDES BY BOUTIQUES, RESTAURANTS, CAFÉS AND POP-UPS.


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INSPIRATION WAS TAKEN FROM THE EARTH’S MOST EXTRAORDINARY WATERSIDE CITYSCAPES: CHICAGO’S SKYSCRAPERS AT BURNHAM PARK; THE OCEAN-SIDE BUILDINGS AT MAKUHARI BAY IN TOKYO AND ICONIC MANHATTAN.

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SIMPLE, STRONG & ARCHITECTURALLY DISTINCTIVE, THE DESIGN FOR LONDON CITY ISLAND DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM CITIES LIKE CHICAGO – WHERE THE URBAN METROPOLIS IS FRAMED BY A TREE LINED WATERFRONT.

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A SINGLE STRIKING COLOUR HAS BEEN CHOSEN FOR EACH OF LONDON CITY ISLAND’S BUILDINGS – BLUE, WHITE, BLACK, ORANGE, RED.

The colours of the Island’s 10 major buildings are not just eye-catching, but link specifically to the local area, replicating pigments used throughout Leamouth’s history of artisan and maritime production. In the world of seafaring, objects have always needed to be legible from a distance. It’s why you’ll find echoes of these colours a little to the south at Trinity Buoy Wharf lighthouse, which is where you’ll also find the source of the distinctive crisscross ‘Faraday Cage’ pattern that is found throughout the Island, named after the electrical scientist, Michael Faraday, who used the lighthouse for his historic experiments.

The impressive structures feature high-quality, three-dimensional detailing but also give the impression of each being hewn from a single mass, with varying arrangements of balconies, windows and occasional dramatic recesses (which operate, for example, as communal balconies). The development is being completed with the environment, both visual and ecological, in mind: the construction process for each building is being reviewed against the Code for Sustainable Homes, with active measures being taken to reduce CO2 emissions across the board and increase energy efficiency.


A STRIKING CLUSTER OF BUILDINGS SET AGAINST THE DRAMATIC THAMES SKYLINE, THIS POWERFUL PRESENCE IS DESIGNED TO BE CLEARLY, UNMISTAKEABLY THAT OF LONDON CITY ISLAND.


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THE VARIETY OF STYLE, SIZE AND CHARACTER DISPLAYED BY LONDON CITY ISLAND’S BUILDINGS WILL DELIGHT LOVERS OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE. A TOP PRIORITY OF THE MASTERPLAN IS TO MAXIMISE EACH BUILDING’S RIVER FRONTAGE.

Building heights range from three storeys to 27 storeys, with varying arrangements of balconies, windows and canopies. The Orchard Building, complete with the City Island Arts Club, in-house health and lifestyle facilities, sees its ground floor bisected by a heated outdoor pool alongside the Waterline Park.

London City Island combines the best contemporary architecture with the built vernacular of islands and island-style communities.


THE VISUAL IDENTITY OF THE ISLAND IS DEFINED BY ITS INNOVATIVE USE OF STRONG, DISTINCTIVE AND EARNEST MATERIALS, A NOD TO THE AREA’S ARTISAN PAST.


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UPON CROSSING THE BRIDGE YOU ARE PLUNGED INTO AN ISLAND LANDSCAPE THAT DRAWS INSPIRATION FROM THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ISLAND ECOSYSTEMS, BRINGING TOGETHER A STUNNING UTOPIA OF LUSH COLOUR AND BRILLIANT FOLIAGE THAT CHANGES WITH EVERY HOUR, DAY AND SEASON. 70

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AMONG LONDON CITY ISLAND’S SHOPS, AMENITIES AND APARTMENTS ARE A SERIES OF BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED PUBLIC SPACES, CONNECTED BY TRAILS OF THE NEIGHBOURHOOD’S TRADEMARK MARITIME RED.

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BOTANIC SQUARE

THE WORD ISLAND DOESN’T JUST MEAN A PIECE OF LAND BOUND BY WATER, IT’S ALSO A PLACE WHICH IS DISTINCT IN SOME WAY TO THE PLACES THAT SURROUND IT.


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BOTANIC SQUARE

TOWARDS THE SOUTHERN EXTENT IS BOTANIC SQUARE, A WOODED CLEARING THAT SEEMS ON FIRST ENCOUNTER LIKE A CLASSICALLY DESIGNED GARDEN SQUARE, BUT SOON REVEALS SEVERAL INGENIOUS AND CONTEMPORARY TWISTS.

The designs of the trees’ containers echoing the tea-chest cargo boxes of the East India Dock Company. There are forest sculptures and raised plinths or ‘makers’ pads’ for showcasing creative work, and a central space which will allow for events and public performances. One week it could play host to A Midsummer Night’s Dream, another to an opera with a forest backdrop. This is a new public space for London.


INSTINCTIVELY WE’VE ALWAYS KNOWN IT AND NOW SCIENCE IS IN AGREEMENT: WE FEEL HEALTHIER AND HAPPIER WHEN WE SPEND TIME IN NATURAL SURROUNDINGS. SEASONALLY EVOLVING WILDFLOWERS AND NATURAL GRASSES CONTRIBUTE TO AN ISLAND THAT HELPS KEEP YOU IN TUNE WITH THE RHYTHMS OF NATURE.


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Set against the ever-evolving backdrop of East London, The Line takes inspiration from the area’s industrial past and present. Looking at the layering of history and architecture, it also highlights the areas wildlife and heritage.

Loosely following the Greenwich Meridian line, the riverside route is bookended by the Olympic Park and The O2. It weaves along the waterways, connecting walkers with world-class sculptures by Alex Chinneck, Eduardo Paolozzi, Abigail Fallis, Damien Hirst and other notable artists.

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The Line, London’s first dedicated contemporary art walk, makes its way to City Island. Free and accessible, the inspiring outdoor exhibition space joins English National Ballet and the London Film School in cementing City Island as a vibrant arts and culture destination.

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River Thames Richard Wilson

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I’M THRILLED THAT LONDON CITY ISLAND WILL BE THE NEXT CHAPTER…A PROMINENT DESTINATION THAT WILL ANCHOR THE PROJECT ON THE RIVER LEA AND ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO WALK THE LINE. Megan Piper Founder of The Line

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THE LANDSCAPE AT A GLANCE

GINKGO TREES MARITIME RED ACCENTS

PLANTS THAT REFLECT SEASONAL CHANGES

A 1KM GREEN FRINGE SURROUNDS THE ISLAND


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LIKE ALL THE BEST CITY SQUARES, TRINITY SQUARE IS THE FOCAL POINT OF THE COMMUNITY, A NEIGHBOURHOOD SPACE OF INSPIRING PERFORMANCE AND CREATIVE ENERGY.

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THE AMBITION IS FOR TRINITY SQUARE TO HOST YEAR ROUND EVENTS DRAWING IN VISITORS AND KEEPING RESIDENTS ENTERTAINED.

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London City Island is taking its place among the creative and commercial neighbourhoods that define East London as the most exciting cultural quarter in Europe. Boutique shops and pop-up eateries could join a wide-ranging programme of arts and events, enlivening and enriching the experience of residents and acting as a magnet for visitors from across London and beyond.

From immersive theatre by criticallylauded companies to themed marketplaces featuring the best in fashion and food, from spectacular circus events for children to unmissable outdoor cinema screenings, the proposed creative programme for London City Island could offer something for everybody. With several magical settings in a single stunning water-bound location, the island is to be a cultural highlight for the entire city – a place to escape to and be entertained.


TRINITY SQUARE

DAY OR NIGHT, THE ELEGANT SILHOUETTE OF ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET SETS A CAPTIVATING TONE FOR LIFE AT LONDON CITY ISLAND


SHOPPING & DINING AT A GLANCE

RETAIL: 1852 SQM

RESTAURANTS & CAFÉS: 731 SQM


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LOOKOUT LANE

A THRIVING STREETSCAPE TO RIVAL LONDON’S FINEST, WITH BOUTIQUES, DELIS AND RESTAURANTS SPILLING OUT INTO THE NIGHT AIR.


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IMPROMPTU PERFORMANCES AT TRINITY SQUARE MAY APPEAR BEFORE YOUR EYES, AS THE REHEARSAL CONTINUES ABOVE.

Few things capture the rise to prominence of London’s eastern environs more succinctly than English National Ballet’s recently-announced move to the heart of London City Island. The organisation’s premises are one of the island’s architectural highlights, with floor-to-ceiling windows allowing passers-by a glimpse of the activity inside. The new headquarters at London City Island will also serve as a home to the renowned English National Ballet School. With dancers and musicians coming and going including world class stars, classes, exhibitions and open access to see what is going on inside, the presence of English National Ballet will add an inspiring note to an extraordinary neighbourhood.


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ALL OF THE ISLAND’S RESIDENTS ARE MEMBERS OF THE EXCLUSIVE CITY ISLAND ARTS CLUB. WITH MEMBERSHIP COMES ACCESS TO A RANGE OF ELEGANTLY DESIGNED PRIVATE AMENITIES. THERE’S A CLUBHOUSE, CONCIERGE, A GROCER’S SHOP, GYMNASIUM, SPA & TREATMENT ROOMS, POOLS AND GARDENS. 98

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The decor of the clubhouse lounge, library and games room combines luxury and beauty with industrial chic: glimpses of the criss-cross Faraday Cage pattern on the walls and a basketweave parquet wooden floor underfoot. There are single-seater leather chairs and four-seater Hepburn sofas. Sleek and simple lighting is offset with decadent contemporary chandeliers. In the games room you can enjoy tables for pool and football. On a different wing of the same building is a chic local shop simply called The Grocer. This is a modern, spacious and carefully stocked store doubling as a top-end deli by day and friendly café/bar by night. It’s essentially a contemporary revival of the great tradition of local

shops in bygone days, when customers were able to buy a bag of shopping, a cup of coffee, a pint of beer or a quick pint of milk, all under the same roof.


A NETWORK OF SERVICES AND FACILITIES IS DESIGNED TO MAKE SURE LONDON CITY ISLAND FEELS LIKE HOME WHETHER YOU ARE INSIDE YOUR APARTMENT OR NOT.


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THE CLUBHOUSE IS AN ELEGANT, STYLISH AND COMFORTABLE PLACE TO RELAX WITH THE NEWSPAPERS OR MEET FRIENDS OVER A BOTTLE OF WINE.

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THE GROCER IS A MODERN AND SPACIOUS STORE THAT OPERATES AS A DELI AND CAFÉ/BAR. RESIDENTS VISITING THIS CAREFULLY STOCKED OUTLET AND HANG-OUT WILL BE ABLE TO BUY HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCE AND PROVISIONS.


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HYDRO POOL

FUTURE RESTAURANT SPACE

HEATED OUTDOOR POOL

GYMNASIUM

STEAM ROOM & SAUNA

The Grocer is an important hub for the island, a place to pick up both everyday essentials and luxury treats.

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The vision is simple: to provide a useful local store with a friendly face.

The hydro pool, treatment rooms, steam room and sauna provide respite and relaxation for residents of the Island.

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LOBBY AND CONCIERGE

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THE GYMNASIUM & POOL ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH THE ULTIMATE URBAN RESORT. FULLY-EQUIPPED WITH THE LATEST EQUIPMENT PLUS A HYDRO POOL, LEISURE POOL, HOT STONE, SAUNAS AND STEAM ROOMS THERE’S EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO WORKOUT OR RELAX.

From the moment you enter the island, you are within easy reach of a range of exclusive and stunningly designed locations. Alongside those mentioned above are gardens and dedicated concierge services to greet you at the reception.


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DESIGNED IN THE TRADEMARK SHADE OF MARITIME RED, THE POOL IS AN ICON OF CHIC LONDON CITY ISLAND LIVING.

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OUTDOOR HEATED POOL


CITY ISLAND ARTS CLUB AT A GLANCE

THE GROCER: 270 SQM THE POOL: 20 M x 4.6 M 1.5 M DEEP

GYM & SPA: 801 SQM

LOBBY & CONCIERGE: 230 SQM


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DESIGNED WITH A WAREHOUSE AESTHETIC, GENEROUS OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACES AND LOFT STYLE FEATURES, LONDON CITY ISLAND’S APARTMENTS OFFER TIMELESS QUALITY WITH AN URBAN EDGE.

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While belonging unmistakeably to the aesthetic of the Island as a whole – with hints of the trademark maritime red and strong and distinctive materials – the apartments are also hugely flexible. Every resident will find enough versatility here to bring their own individual interior vision to bear both in terms of decor and layout. Islands are, after all, havens of individuality, so every apartment in London City Island is created with personality, and for personality. Sizes available vary from a one bedroom suite to an expansive penthouse. Views, whether from metal-framed windows or private balconies, are spectacular in any season or at any time of day. The rivers Thames and Lea are a constant presence,

as are sight lines of landmarks such as the dazzling Canary Wharf cityscape, the otherworldly dome of the O2 Arena, the epochal Olympic Park and the baroque shape of St Paul’s Cathedral, a reminder that the historic City of London is just a short trip on the Docklands Light Railway.


THE APARTMENTS DRAW ON EAST LONDON’S POST-SEAFARING ENERGY, DRAWING DESIGN IDEAS FROM THE HISTORY OF LEAMOUTH AND THE CREATIVE ENERGY OF EAST LONDON AND TYING THEM BACK INTO CLASSIC PRINCIPLES OF FLEXIBLE INTERIOR DESIGN.

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THE OPEN-PLAN KITCHENS ARE THE HEIGHT OF SMART DESIGN, COMBINING BESPOKE SHELVES AND CABINETS WITH CONCEALED LIGHTING, A HANGING SYSTEM FOR PANS AND KEY UTENSILS AND HIGH-SPEC EUROPEAN BRAND APPLIANCES.

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Small details are important, occasionally connecting the design ethic with the wider area and its history. Above the composite stone work surface and white wall tiling, a glass panel is tinted the same maritime red as the island bridges and swimming pool.

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THE PROMISE OF LONDON CITY ISLAND IS OF A PLACE WHERE YOUR SENSE OF BEING AT HOME COMES WITH A SENSE OF BEING PART OF ONE OF LONDON’S MOST EXCITING AND EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBOURHOODS.

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NOTABLE DESIGN FEATURES IN THE BATHROOMS INCLUDE THE PRISTINE TILING – COMBINING BLACK, AQUATIC-GREEN, AND WHITE, ALTERNATING BETWEEN HEXAGONAL AND SQUARE. TYPICAL SHOWER ROOM

It also features semi-recessed wash basins and classic brassware in a chrome finish. The bedrooms benefit from built-in wardrobes, while living areas include textured European oak engineered floors throughout. All apartments are reviewed against the Code for Sustainable Homes and are designed to meet wheelchair accessibility standards.


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HIGHLY LIVEABLE SPACES – THE ADJOINING BALCONY EXTENDS THE LIVING AREA OF THE ONE BEDROOM SUITE.

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THE APARTMENTS HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO OFFER A CONTEMPORARY, SPACIOUS FEEL THAT MAXIMISES THE EXPANSIVE VIEWS AND ALLOWS EACH RESIDENT TO EXPRESS THEIR OWN VISION FOR LONDON CITY ISLAND LIFE.

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SPECIFICATIONS

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THROUGHOUT THE APARTMENTS AND AMENITIES, STUNNING CONTEMPORARY FINISHES HAVE BEEN CHOSEN WITH CARE AND EXECUTED WITH PRECISION.

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MAIN STRUCTURE

STAIRS

FLOORING

Reinforced concrete frame on reinforced concrete piled foundations.

In-situ or pre-cast concrete stairs with steel balustrades in common areas.

BUILDING ENVELOPE

WALLS

Textured engineered oak floor boarding to hall, living area and kitchen. Hexagonal matt black ceramic floor tiles to bathrooms, ensuites and shower rooms. Fitted carpets to bedrooms.

External wall with quality brick finish.

Party walls constructed from metal studwork finished on both sides with sound resistant plasterboard and acoustic insulation between, or structural concrete faced with plasterboard on both sides. Internal walls constructed from metal studwork or modern solid timber panels with plasterboard on each side and acoustic insulation where detailed.

FLOORS Reinforced concrete slab with appropriate floor finishes (See flooring).

ROOF High-performance membrane roofing overlaid with pre-cast paving and bio-roofs where applicable.

WINDOWS KITCHEN & DINING AREA IN ONE BEDROOM SHOW APARTMENT

Double-glazed composite windows including opening lights, double-glazed composite doors to balconies with durable paint finish.

BALCONIES Where applicable, painted metal balconies constructed with painted steel handrails and composite decking boards.

CEILINGS Suspended plasterboard with high-level feature recess ceilings with optional exposed concrete finish.

DECORATION All internal walls painted with warm white washable emulsion, skirting and door frames painted with warm white eggshell paint finishes. Brick slip tiles optional to selected walls.


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KITCHENS: 1, 2 & 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Composite stone worktops fitted with under-mounted stainless steel sink with contemporary deck mounted matt black taps. Feature tiled splash-backs. Concealed LED lighting to underside of overhead cupboards. Integrated appliances, comprising combination stainless steel multifunction electric oven, touch control ceramic hob and integrated extractor hood, fridge freezer and dishwasher. Combined washing machine/ tumble dryer located in separate utility cupboard. Fitted modular design kitchen units in semi-matt finish.

KITCHENS: 1 BEDROOM SUITES ONE BEDROOM SUITE SHOW APARTMENT

Fitted with custom designed modular cabinets in semi-matt finish with contrasting interior colour. Composite stone worktop with stainless steel under mounted sink and contemporary deck mounted taps with matt black finish.

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Tiled splash-backs in feature tile. Integrated appliances, comprising combination stainless steel multi-function electric oven, induction hob, concealed extractor hood, fridge-freezer, integrated dishwasher and combined washing machine/tumble dryer located in separate utility cupboard.

WARDROBES Integrated wardrobes fitted in main bedrooms with custom designed painted feature doors with semi-matt finish (where shown on plan).

BATHROOMS Fitted with white enamel bath with chrome finish thermostatic mixer tap. Feature shower and frameless glass bath screen. White ceramic wall-mounted WC with concealed cistern. Custom made white ceramic wash hand basin, with chrome lever mixer tap. White ceramic tiled walls with black feature border and floors tiled with matt finish hexagonal ceramic tiles. Bespoke wall mounted mirror finished cabinet in all bathrooms. Chrome finish heated towel rail.

SHOWER ROOMS

Specification as bathroom but fitted with white ceramic shower tray, thermostatic mixer and fixed showerhead with frameless glass shower screen.


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KITCHEN OVEN Product name: European manufactured single electric fan-forced oven. Location: All apartment kitchens.

HOB Product name: European manufactured induction hob with stainless steel and black finish. Location: All apartment kitchens.

INTEGRATED DISHWASHER Product name: European manufactured dishwasher with integrated panel. Location: All apartment kitchens.

INTEGRATED FRIDGE FREEZER Product name: European manufactured fridge freezer with integrated panels. Location: All apartment kitchens.

DECK MOUNTED KITCHEN SINK MIXER Product name: Contemporary style deck mounted sink mixer tap. Finish: Matt black. Location: Deck mounted to all apartment kitchen work tops.

KITCHEN EXTRACTOR Product name: European manufactured concealed extractor fan. Finish: Stainless steel. Location: All apartment kitchens.

KITCHEN SINK Product name: Stainless steel undermounted sink. Finish: Stainless steel. Location: All apartment kitchens.

WASHING MACHINE Product name: European manufactured washer dryer. Location: All apartment utility cupboards.

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BATHROOM DECK MOUNTED BASIN MIXER Product name: Contemporary style deck mounted taps. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

WALL MOUNTED BATH MIXER WITH SHOWER SET Product name: Contemporary style. wall mounted bath mixer with shower set. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment bathrooms.

WALL MOUNTED SHOWER SET Product name: Contemporary style shower set. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

SHOWER CONTROL Product name: Contemporary style thermostat module. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

TYPICAL BATHROOM IN SHOW APARTMENT

HEATED TOWEL RACK

INTEGRATED BATH

Product name: Contemporary style heated ladder towel rail. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

Product name: Built in bath. Finish: White Enamel. Location: 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment bathrooms.

TOILET ROLL HOLDER

SHOWER TRAY

Product name: Contemporary style toilet tissue holder. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

Product name: Solid cast shower tray. Location: All ensuite and suite shower rooms.

WC, WALL HUNG TOILET PAN.

Product Name: Bespoke mirrored wall mounted cabinet. Finish: Mirrored. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

Product name: Sanitary grade porcelain. Finish: Glazed white. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

LEVER FLUSH Product name: Contemporary style concealed cistern with push plate flush operation. Finish: Polished chrome. Location: All apartment bathrooms.

VANITY WASHBASIN Product name: Wall hung white ceramic vanity washbasin. Finish: Glazed white enamel. Location: Suites, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment bathrooms.

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THE CLUBHOUSE

HEATING AND HOT WATER MANAGEMENT AND SECURITY Individually metered system provides heating via radiators and hot water from the development’s central plant. Centralised wet heating system throughout.

ELECTRICS Energy efficient lighting in kitchen, hall, bathroom, shower room and en-suite, where appropriate. Switch plates and sockets in accordance with IEE regulations. TV/FM and telephone points for broadband internet access in living room and bedroom; communal satellite dish with connection points in living room and master bedroom. (Purchasers are responsible for their own connections and related charges for cost of services). Smoke/ heat detectors fitted as standard.

THE CLUBHOUSE GAMES ROOM INDICATIVE

Management and 24-hour security services located in the central estate management office. Video entry phone system connected to main entrance door. CCTV system provided to cover the whole estate.

PARKING Limited car parking at extra cost and subject to availability.

ELEVATORS Elevators serve all floors.

EXTERNAL Ground-level areas laid out and finished with a combination of architect-designed hard and soft landscaping with feature lighting.

LEISURE FACILITIES Health club with heated outdoor swimming pool, steam room, sauna, gymnasium and exercise areas.

CITY ISLAND ARTS CLUB Arts club with private amenities and games area.



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