CTBUH Platinum Member

Turner & Townsend alinea

About

Member Since: 2014

Member Offices: London

Website: https://www.ttalinea.com/

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.

RANK
Name
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
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

Awards

8 Bishopsgate

Winner: 8 Bishopsgate

Best Tall Building, by Height, 200-299 meters 2024

Ctbuh Leaders

Steve Watts

Steve Watts

CTBUH Board of Trustees, 2023 – Present

London

Andrew Gray

Andrew Gray

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present

London

John Lione

John Lione

CTBUH Expert Peer Review Committee, 2024 – Present

London

Building Completions Timeline

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...

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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...

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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...

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Associated companies

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.

RANK
Name
Height
1 The Shard

306 m / 1,004 ft

2 22 Bishopsgate

278 m / 913 ft

3 Lotte Center Hanoi

272 m / 892 ft

4 55 Bishopsgate

269 m / 881 ft

5 Commerzbank Tower

259 m / 850 ft

6 The Leadenhall Building

225 m / 737 ft

7 8 Bishopsgate

204 m / 668 ft

8 8 Canada Square

200 m / 655 ft

9 One Portal Way Building A

195 m / 641 ft

10 One Portal Way Building C

185 m / 608 ft

11 One Portal Way Building E

182 m / 595 ft

12 DAMAC Tower Nine Elms

170 m / 557 ft

13 The Oracle Beach Tower

165 m / 542 ft

14 One Leadenhall

165 m / 542 ft

15 The Broadgate Tower

161 m / 529 ft

16 20 Fenchurch Street

160 m / 525 ft

17 Menara IQ @ TRX

150 m / 493 ft

18 Al Bahar Tower 1

145 m / 476 ft

18 Al Bahar Tower 2

145 m / 476 ft

20 Stratford Yards North Tower

142 m / 466 ft

21 New City Court

139 m / 456 ft

22 85 Gracechurch Street

138 m / 453 ft

23 One Bishopsgate Plaza

136 m / 446 ft

24 85 Gracechurch Street

130 m / 426 ft

25 One North Quay

124 m / 406 ft

26 NOMA-Angel Gardens

110 m / 361 ft

27 115-123 Houndsditch

103 m / 339 ft

28 Shard Place

97 m / 319 ft

29 130 Fenchurch Street

91 m / 297 ft

30 55 Old Broad Street

87 m / 285 ft

31 One Portal Way Building B

80 m / 263 ft

32 Merrick Place-Building 4

77 m / 251 ft

33 Stratford Yards South Tower

76 m / 249 ft

34 Pixel Tower 4

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.
35 Merrick Place-Building 1

71 m / 232 ft

36 New Zealand House

69 m / 225 ft

37 Pixel Tower 3

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.
38 One Portal Way Building F

68 m / 222 ft

39 Stratford Yards Hotel Tower

65 m / 214 ft

40 Pixel Tower 2

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.
40 Pixel Tower 5

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.
42 One Portal Way Building D1

64 m / 211 ft

43 Merrick Place-Building 3

59 m / 194 ft

44 One Park West Tower 1

56 m / 184 ft

45 Cherry Place

56 m / 183 ft

46 Pixel Tower 6

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.
47 Merrick Place-Building 2

53 m / 175 ft

48 One Park West Tower 2

50 m / 165 ft

49 Pixel Tower 7

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.
50 Pixel Tower 1

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.
51 One Portal Way Building D2

28 m / 93 ft

52 6 Orsman Road

21 m / 68 ft

53 Liverpool Waters Tower 1

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54 60 Gracechurch Street

-

55 Peninsula Place 1

-

55 Peninsula Place 2

-

55 Peninsula Place 3

-

58 Timber Square West Building

-

59 Sir Michael Uren Hub

-

60 Timber Square East Building

-

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.

Ctbuh Leaders At Turner & Townsend alinea

CTBUH Board of Trustees, 2023 – Present

Steve Watts

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present

Andrew Gray

Associate Director, Turner & Townsend alinea

CTBUH Expert Peer Review Committee, 2024 – Present

John Lione

CTBUH Future Leaders Committee, United Kingdom, 2024 – Present

Hugo Viner

Project Director, Turner & Townsend alinea

CTBUH United Kingdom Chapter, 2025 – Present

Carl Giles

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.