The City of London’s planning committee has approved Foster + Partners’ controversial Tulip tower next to the Gherkin despite significant opposition from heritage campaigners. The planning committee chairman, Chris Hayward said: “this building has the potential to play an important role in realizing our vision of the square mile as a vibrant 24/7 city”.
The 305.3-meter-high tourist attraction by Foster+ Partner is a concrete shaft topped by glass viewing platforms complete with slides and rotating pods. The construction begins in 2020 and is projected to complete in 2025.