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Turner & Townsend alinea
About
alinea has commenced a new chapter by joining forces with Turner & Townsend to establish a unique and disruptive force in the London real estate market.
As Turner & Townsend alinea we will be taking our service to the next level to become London’s cost consultancy of choice, as a truly data-led, digital consultancy that is an authority on the economics of sustainability.
Fields of Expertise
Cost Consulting; Insurance / Risk; Property Management
Buildings
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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Name
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Status
Completed Architecturally Topped Out Structurally Topped Out Under Construction On Hold Proposed Vision Never Completed Demolished Competition Entry Canceled Proposed Renovation Under Renovation Renovated Under Demolition |
Height
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|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Shard | 306 m / 1,004 ft | |
| 2 | 22 Bishopsgate | 278.2 m / 913 ft | |
| 3 | Lotte Center Hanoi | 272 m / 892 ft | |
| 4 | 55 Bishopsgate | 268.6 m / 881 ft | |
| 5 | Commerzbank Tower | 259 m / 850 ft | |
| 6 | The Leadenhall Building | 224.5 m / 737 ft | |
| 7 | 8 Bishopsgate | 203.7 m / 668 ft | |
| 8 | 8 Canada Square | 199.5 m / 655 ft | |
| 9 | One Portal Way Building A | 195.3 m / 641 ft | |
| 10 | One Portal Way Building C | 185.2 m / 608 ft |
Ctbuh Leaders
CTBUH Board of Trustees, 2023 – Present
CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present
CTBUH Expert Peer Review Committee, 2024 – Present
Videos
06 August 2020
The Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Modular Construction
The wider development and construction industry now recognize that the adoption of offsite or modular manufacturing for on-site assembly is a key part of the...
Research
16 October 2023
Livability in Cities and Tall Buildings: Global Case Studies
Marrying design and function in harmony helps deliver tall buildings that impress the visitor and gather the esteem and loyalty of occupants. Through these essential...
Global News
14 April 2025
Design Revisions for London's 85 Gracechurch Street Will Preserve Roman Basilica Ruins
Woods Bagot has submitted revised plans for a high-rise at 85 Gracechurch Street in the City of London, reducing the tower’s height from 32 to...
Associated companies
alinea Consulting (2023)
Turner & Townsend (2023)
Please note that all heights shown in italics/red are estimated heights. These have been calculated based on known floor counts for the building, then extrapolated through analyzing typically hundreds of buildings of the same function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard building features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of these estimations.
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RANK
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Name
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Completion
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Height
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Floors
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Function
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| 1 | The Shard | London | 2013 |
306 m / 1,004 ft |
73 | Residential / Hotel / Office |
| 2 | 22 Bishopsgate | London | 2020 |
278 m / 913 ft |
62 | Office |
| 3 | Lotte Center Hanoi | Hanoi | 2014 |
272 m / 892 ft |
65 | Residential / Office / Hotel |
| 4 | 55 Bishopsgate | London | - |
269 m / 881 ft |
63 | Office |
| 5 | Commerzbank Tower | Frankfurt am Main | 1997 |
259 m / 850 ft |
56 | Office |
| 6 | The Leadenhall Building | London | 2014 |
225 m / 737 ft |
52 | Office |
| 7 | 8 Bishopsgate | London | 2023 |
204 m / 668 ft |
51 | Office |
| 8 | 8 Canada Square | London | 2002 |
200 m / 655 ft |
42 | Office |
| 9 | One Portal Way Building A | London | - |
195 m / 641 ft |
56 | Residential |
| 10 | One Portal Way Building C | London | - |
185 m / 608 ft |
51 | Residential |
| 11 | One Portal Way Building E | London | - |
182 m / 595 ft |
51 | Residential |
| 12 | DAMAC Tower Nine Elms | London | 2022 |
170 m / 557 ft |
51 | Residential / Office |
| 13 | The Oracle Beach Tower | Gold Coast | 2011 |
165 m / 542 ft |
50 | Residential |
| 14 | One Leadenhall | London | 2025 |
165 m / 542 ft |
32 | Office |
| 15 | The Broadgate Tower | London | 2008 |
161 m / 529 ft |
35 | Office |
| 16 | 20 Fenchurch Street | London | 2014 |
160 m / 525 ft |
36 | Office |
| 17 | Menara IQ @ TRX | Kuala Lumpur | 2021 |
150 m / 493 ft |
34 | Office |
| 18 | Al Bahar Tower 1 | Abu Dhabi | 2012 |
145 m / 476 ft |
29 | Office |
| 18 | Al Bahar Tower 2 | Abu Dhabi | 2012 |
145 m / 476 ft |
29 | Office |
| 20 | Stratford Yards North Tower | London | - |
142 m / 466 ft |
43 | Residential |
| 21 | New City Court | London | - |
139 m / 456 ft |
35 | Office |
| 22 | 85 Gracechurch Street | London | - |
138 m / 453 ft |
33 | Office |
| 23 | One Bishopsgate Plaza | London | 2021 |
136 m / 446 ft |
42 | Serviced Apartments / Hotel |
| 24 | 85 Gracechurch Street | London | 2030 |
130 m / 426 ft |
30 | Office |
| 25 | One North Quay | London | 2027 |
124 m / 406 ft |
24 | Laboratory |
| 26 | NOMA-Angel Gardens | Manchester | 2019 |
110 m / 361 ft |
35 | Residential |
| 27 | 115-123 Houndsditch | London | 2026 |
103 m / 339 ft |
24 | Office |
| 28 | Shard Place | London | 2021 |
97 m / 319 ft |
29 | Residential |
| 29 | 130 Fenchurch Street | London | - |
91 m / 297 ft |
21 | Office |
| 30 | 55 Old Broad Street | London | 2027 |
87 m / 285 ft |
24 | Office |
| 31 | One Portal Way Building B | London | - |
80 m / 263 ft |
19 | Office |
| 32 | Merrick Place-Building 4 | London | - |
77 m / 251 ft |
24 | Residential |
| 33 | Stratford Yards South Tower | London | - |
76 m / 249 ft |
22 | Residential |
| 34 | Pixel Tower 4 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
75 m / 246 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 22 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,553 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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22 | Residential |
| 35 | Merrick Place-Building 1 | London | - |
71 m / 232 ft |
22 | Residential |
| 36 | New Zealand House | London | 1962 |
69 m / 225 ft |
19 | Office |
| 37 | Pixel Tower 3 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
68 m / 223 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 20 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 9,553 other buildings of the same Residential function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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20 | Residential |
| 38 | One Portal Way Building F | London | - |
68 m / 222 ft |
19 | Residential |
| 39 | Stratford Yards Hotel Tower | London | - |
65 m / 214 ft |
19 | Hotel |
| 40 | Pixel Tower 2 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
65 m / 213 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 18 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 335 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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18 | Residential / Retail |
| 40 | Pixel Tower 5 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
65 m / 213 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 18 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 335 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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18 | Residential / Retail |
| 42 | One Portal Way Building D1 | London | - |
64 m / 211 ft |
17 | Hotel |
| 43 | Merrick Place-Building 3 | London | - |
59 m / 194 ft |
18 | Residential |
| 44 | One Park West Tower 1 | Liverpool | 2008 |
56 m / 184 ft |
17 | Residential |
| 45 | Cherry Place | Toronto | - |
56 m / 183 ft |
13 | Residential |
| 46 | Pixel Tower 6 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
54 m / 177 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 15 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 335 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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15 | Residential / Retail |
| 47 | Merrick Place-Building 2 | London | - |
53 m / 175 ft |
16 | Residential / Retail |
| 48 | One Park West Tower 2 | Liverpool | 2008 |
50 m / 165 ft |
15 | Residential |
| 49 | Pixel Tower 7 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
43 m / 141 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 12 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 335 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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12 | Residential / Retail |
| 50 | Pixel Tower 1 | Abu Dhabi | 2024 |
40 m / 131 ft
Please note that this height is estimated, based on a floor count of 11 floors. The estimation has been arrived at by analyzing 335 other buildings of the same Residential / Retail function on this database that do have confirmed heights. The user should be aware that non-standard features, such as significant spires or raised entrances / podiums, may affect the accuracy of this estimation.
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11 | Residential / Retail |
| 51 | One Portal Way Building D2 | London | - |
28 m / 93 ft |
7 | Residential / Retail |
| 52 | 6 Orsman Road | London | 2020 |
21 m / 68 ft |
6 | Office |
| 53 | Liverpool Waters Tower 1 | Liverpool | - |
- |
40 | Residential |
| 54 | 60 Gracechurch Street | London | 2029 |
- |
36 | Office |
| 55 | Peninsula Place 1 | London | - |
- |
30 | Residential |
| 55 | Peninsula Place 2 | London | - |
- |
30 | N/A |
| 55 | Peninsula Place 3 | London | - |
- |
30 | N/A |
| 58 | Timber Square West Building | London | 2024 |
- |
15 | Office |
| 59 | Sir Michael Uren Hub | London | 2019 |
- |
13 | Office / Education |
| 60 | Timber Square East Building | London | 2024 |
- |
11 | Office |
Statistics
Average Building Age*
12 Years
Most Common Function*
Office (67%)
Most Common Material*
Composite (60%)
* Based on 150 m+ buildings currently in the database
Based on 12 buildings over 150 m height
with a function
Based on 10 buildings over 150 m height
with a material
Building Completions Timeline
Building Map
Construction Time Chart
NOTE: Construction start time is not available for all buildings. The average construction time is only displayed if there is three or more buildings with construction start and complete data in that year.
Create your own charts using the Explore Data tool.
Ctbuh Leaders At Turner & Townsend alinea
CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present
Andrew Gray
Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea
CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present
Hugo Viner
Project Director, Turner & Townsend alinea
Videos
06 August 2020
The Future of Advanced Manufacturing and Modular Construction
The wider development and construction industry now recognize that the adoption of offsite or modular manufacturing for on-site assembly is a key part of the...
29 January 2018
"Geometry of Tall Buildings" - a CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter Event
The London Committee of the CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter recently hosted [i]Geometry of Tall Buildings[/i], a conversation between leading architects and engineers on the geometry...
30 October 2017
Interview: Chris Wilkinson
Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Eyre Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
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30 October 2017
Urban Policy Towards Tall Buildings Globally: The Architect’s Perspective
Tall buildings have an important role in defining the character of the City and they help reduce urban sprawl. However, when a building rises above...
30 October 2017
Interview: Steve Watts
Steve Watts of alinea consulting and CTBUH Chairman-Elect is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2017 CTBUH Australia Conference.
26 July 2017
CTBUH Expands UK Presence with Debate on Urban Housing in Manchester
On July 26. 2017 the CTBUH held its first Manchester event in coordination with the CTBUH UK Chapter, marking the occasion with a debate on...
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19 October 2016
Exploring Geometry and Form in Tall Buildings
Wednesday, October 19, 2016. Guangzhou, China. Chris Wilkinson of Wilkinson Eyre, presents at the 2016 China Conference Plenary 5: "Beyond Guangzhou: Other Settings" Using four...
19 October 2016
From San Diego to Guangzhou: The Story of Marketing Tall Buildings
One of the keys to attracting buyers and tenants for a contemporary tall building is a succinct marketing strategy and a robust understanding of how...
17 October 2016
Panel Discussion: Future Cities: What are the Biggest Threats and Opportunities?
Monday, October 17, 2016. Shenzhen, China. A panel discussing the challenges of growing urban populations throughout the globe.
17 October 2016
CTBUH Video Interview – Claude Bojer Godefroy
Claude Bojer Godefroy of Henning Larsen Architects is interviewed by Chris Bentley during the 2016 CTBUH China Conference. Claude discusses the design process for interior...
Research
16 October 2023
Livability in Cities and Tall Buildings: Global Case Studies
Katrin Förster
Marrying design and function in harmony helps deliver tall buildings that impress the visitor and gather the esteem and loyalty of occupants. Through these essential...
05 July 2023
We All Love to Get High: Optimizing Observation Deck Design
Terri Meyer Boake
Height is aspirational, and having the best view from that height has become a driver in contemporary tall building design. Likewise, observation decks are a...
05 July 2023
Tall Buildings and City Development: Comparison of Five Case Studies
Roberta dal Molin, Shenav Ragiv, &Elena Giacomello
Skyscrapers commonly rise in major cities worldwide, but the difference is in how they are integrated into the urban plan. This paper provides a comprehSkyscrapers...
12 January 2021
Interactive Study on Tall Buildings in 2020: COVID-19 Contributes To Dip in Year-On-Year Completions
CTBUH Research
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has released its annual report, CTBUH Year in Review: Tall Trends of 2020, part of the Tall...
25 April 2019
Offset Cores: Trends, Drivers and Frequency in Tall Buildings
Dr. Philip Oldfield, UNSW Sydney; Bronte Doherty, BVN Architecture
This research explores the trends, drivers and frequency of offset cores in the world’s tallest buildings. It charts the history of tall building layouts, exploring...
25 April 2019
What Makes for Tall Building Innovation?
Daniel Safarik, CTBUH
In this paper, the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat seeks to define “innovation” in terms of the potentially transformative technologies and practices for...
28 July 2018
Using Height-Relative Variables To Design Tall Buildings
John Jory, Queensland University of Technology
This paper investigates height-variable phenomena in the urban context, and their relevance to the design and performance of tall buildings. It proposes a design approach...
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Global News
27 July 2023
Skyscraper With 360 Degree Roof Platform Approved by the City of London
A new skyscraper is set to appear in The Square Mile by the end of the decade. The new skyscraper will reside at 55 Bishopsgate...
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01 December 2021
Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London
A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...
01 December 2021
Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London
A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...
01 December 2021
Application Submitted for Complex with Three Skyscrapers in West London
A planning application for three skyscrapers in west London have been submitted to the Old Oak Development Corporation. These buildings are the tallest buildings in...
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30 July 2020
CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood
History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...
30 July 2020
CTBUH In The Media: The Future of Skyscrapers: A Mile High, Slimmer Than Ever and Made from Wood
History does not want for dizzying fantasies of tall buildings. From the Tower of Babel onwards, humanity has dreamed of ever-more wondrous skyscrapers, whether we...
02 April 2020
Developer Pauses Construction on London Skyscraper
Multiplex, the contractor building the new Vauxhall Square-Miles Street South and 278-meter-high Twentytwo at 22 Bishopsgate, shut all its work sites on 24 March, after...
16 May 2019
The City of London’s Tallest Building Tops Out
The City of London’s new tallest building, PLP’s Twentytwo tower, has reached its highest point. The 62-story skyscraper for French investment manager AXA IM –...
23 April 2019
Skyscraper in London’s Nine Elms District Secures Funding
Lenders have boosted the 50-story luxury residential tower in London’s Nine Elms district, designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox. Project backer Damac International announced it had...
27 March 2019
Tulip Tower Set for City of London Approval
City of London planning officers have recommended approval for Foster + Partners’ opinion-splitting Tulip on a site next to the Gherkin. The planned 305-meter-tall tourist...
CTBUH Initiatives Involving Turner & Townsend alinea
Adapting Urban Density in the Age of Pandemics
06 May 2020
CTBUH hosts an online webinar panel of global experts discussing the future of urban density given the recent, unprecedented challenges of COVID-19.
CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters Present: Scandinavia Invades London
28 January 2020
The CTBUH Scandinavia and UK Chapters join for a special event, featuring both local and international speakers including CTBUH Chairman Steve Watts.
CTBUH Serbia Conference: Going Tall in Southeast Europe
19 June 2019
Join CTBUH Serbia for a regional conference, which promises to assemble leading architects, designers, construction experts, and developers for an engaging series of presentations.
Ping An Finance Center - World’s Tallest All-Office Building
08 April 2019
During the 2019 Tall + Urban Innovation Conference, Ping An Finance Center was confirmed as the world’s tallest all-office building and the tallest building in Southern China.
CTBUH Chief Executive Officer Conducts Speaking Tour of London
06 December 2018
CTBUH CEO Antony Wood traveled to his native UK for a speaking and listening tour, including a keynote address and several dinners with key figures of the tall building industry.
CTBUH Trustees Convene in Dubai
21 October 2018
The CTBUH Board of Trustees met for the second time in 2018, just prior to the 2018 Middle East Conference, to undertake high level discussions on the Council's future.
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