Located
in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the Square Mile in the City of
London, Royal Mint Gardens sits between the past, the present and the future,
adjoining Tower Bridge and the Tower of London.
The
new site offers panoramic viewpoints over the timeless Thames and London’s
iconic skyline and is situated in a privileged position steeped in history.
This luxurious development offers the ultimate in modern city living.
Designed by Farrells and combining visionary architecture
with innovative engineering, Reynaers is working with developer IJM Land and
façade contractor Staticus to supply frameless glazing that offers uninterrupted
views across London’s skyline and maximises natural light. Royal Mint Gardens
is spread across three blocks, Rosemary, Lavender and Sage and the project is
due to be completed in December 2019.
The project has
been particularly challenging given the close proximity of existing transport
infrastructure, but measures have been put in place to minimise any potential
disruption; an existing underground railway viaduct was demolished as part of
the enabling works for the site, while the overground line was retained and
remained in use.
Additionally,
an encapsulation structure has been installed over the Docklands Light Railway
(DLR) Bank line, which runs through the middle of the site, to ensure the
safety of those working in the live rail environment.
Facilities
within Royal Mint Gardens include a wellness suite with swimming pool and
jacuzzi, gym and yoga studio. An exclusive leisure retreat offers residents a
cinema room, residents lounge and private dining rooms as well as two courtyard
gardens.
With
more than 13,000 square meters of unitised façade structures installed across
263 units, the mixed-use development includes a number of innovative elements
such as frameless, full hanging façade elements (on tension rods) with
horizontal glass fins.
The unique slender aesthetics of Reynaers’ ‘ElementFaçade CW 65-EF’ aluminium curtain wall provide
maximum transparency without compromising on the extreme strength and stability
required in high-rise construction. The system is available in varying
insulation levels and glazing variants to provide the optimum solution for
different projects.
Both external and internal balconies unify three towers of
varying heights, to provide spectacular viewpoints from every level. Reynaers’Concept Patio (CP) 155-LS sliding doors have been
selected for their premium look and insulation qualities as well as practical
advantages such as a low threshold option for optimal accessibility.
Royal
Mint Gardens features the upgraded version of CP 155-LS with High Insulation
(HI) to increase insulation values for low-energy buildings. A further variant
is also available which holds the Swiss Minergie component label, the
sustainability brand for new and refurbished buildings.
Commenting on
the development, Neil Garner, International Project Consultant at Reynaers,
said: “Royal Mint Gardens is a fantastic development in one of the most iconic
cities in the world.
"The new
project will provide residents with epic views across the Capital, coupled with
contemporary design and high-quality amenities. At Reynaers, we strive to
enhance the built environment, whilst ensuring that all our ranges offer
residents optimum security and safety.”
Royal Mint
Gardens is redefining city living with innovative design both inside and out
combined with unrivalled access to the City and showstopping views.
Set within a
landscaped piazza to provide further space for socialising and relaxation, the
development offers a unique location to enjoy life in the beating heart of
London.
