Global real estate consultancies, Knight Frank and CBRE have been appointed as Office Leasing and Development Advisors on 100 Leadenhall Street, EC3, London, on behalf of Frontier Dragon Limited, a subsidiary of Lai Sun Development Company Limited. London & Oriental LLP are the UK Client Representative and Development Adviser.
Situated next to the Gherkin and opposite the Scalpel in the high-rise district in the City of London, the 56-storey tower will contain 1 million sq ft of office space once it is completed in 2028.
Global architecture firm, Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, designed the tower to respect the city's historic and contemporary urban context by harmonising with neighbouring buildings. Importantly, the design also enhances the public realm, prioritises the streetscape and pedestrian connectivity. ESG considerations are also at the forefront of the design targeting a carbon net zero strategy in line with RIBA 2030 standards, thereby meeting the demands of all major global occupiers by the time of delivery.
Chew Fook Aun, Deputy Chairman of Lai Sun Development Company Limited says, “We are delighted to be working with both Knight Frank and CBRE on our new project at 100 Leadenhall Street. The appointment of leasing agents is an important first step on the journey to deliver what will be a best in class workspace for future occupiers in London, and we look forward to drawing on their experience and expertise as we move forward.”
Paul Hart, Managing Director, Commercial Markets, Knight Frank Hong Kong says, “Knight Frank’s Hong Kong and London offices have been working closely with Lai Sun to develop a comprehensive leasing strategy that focusses on the building’s impressive ESG credentials and its striking design. This is a very exciting project to work on and 100 Leadenhall Street will appeal to the next generation of occupiers with high expectations in this post-Covid era.”