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Details emerge of Fosters' tower earmarked for site opposite Shard

By 2020-07-10T06:00:00

Colechurch house

108m tall scheme to replace 1960s building and set to include theatre

Details have begun to emerge of a Foster & Partners tower planned for a site directly opposite the Shard.

The 108m tall tower will replace a 1960s building called Colechurch House which, although in Southwark, is actually owned by the City of London Corporation and which last October signed a 150-year lease with investor CIT.

The City promised a “landmark” new building, with CIT chief operating officer Craig Johnston describing the plans as “iconic”.

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