FACT 1: Heron Tower is 46 floors high and 230m tall at its highest point making it the tallest building in the City of London. The serviced offices are located high up on the 17th, 18th, and 19th floors, offering panoramic views of the Capital.
FACT 2: Heron Tower offers a total of 439,552 sq ft of commercial office space. There is 36,000 sq ft of serviced office space operated by Landmark Plc.
FACT 3: The Heron Tower serviced offices nearly didn’t exist at all! When plans for the building were first drawn up a public enquiry was launched regarding the controversial height and positioning of the building that would interfere with views of St Paul’s cathedral from Waterloo bridge. The developers were awarded approval to construct Heron Tower in July 2002.
FACT 4: The offices in Heron Tower are set around an innovative and unique design platform with each group of floor plates creating individual “villages“. Each village is arranged over a triple height atrium that has a full base floor and two, overlooking, gallery floors.
FACT 5: Heron Tower is a very eco-friendly building with a BREEAM rating of “excellent“. The tower features 3,300 sqm of photo-voltaic cells that generate renewable energy. With so many windows, floor-to-ceiling glazing and double height internal spaces, the offices also benefit from fantastic natural light, helping to reduce the need for artificial lighting
FACT 6: One of the most unique facts about Heron Tower is that it has the largest privately owned fish tank in Europe! Set in the impressive triple height entrance area, the stunning aquarium contains approximately 1200 fish of 67 different species. Office workers are not expected to clean the tank – this is done twice a week by divers!
FACT 7: Heron Tower has six fully glazed, external lifts transporting clients and their visitors to the serviced offices at high speed and with stunning views all the way up!
FACT 8: At the very top of Heron Tower you will find a restaurant and sky bar. The13,423 sq ft restaurant and sky bar are arranged over three floors and offer external terrace areas. The restaurant is accessed by its own dedicated, scenic lift.
FACT 9: The Heron Tower serviced offices are located in the heart of London City surrounded by the world’s leading Insurance, Legal and Financial Services companies. In an ideal position for transport links, the tower is just 200m from Liverpool Street station.
FACT 10: You can find out more about the Serviced Offices at Heron Tower, and arrange an office viewing, by calling 0800 085 5050!
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