Cottage in London, United Kingdom, 51

Designed in collaboration with Glenn Howells architects, Wardian comprises two residential towers of 55 and 50-storeys which contain 766 homes including suites, one and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Instantly recognisable by their generous wrap-around balconies and slender profiles, the towers land onto a two-storey podium, housing a grand lobby, pool, and restaurant and retail outlets. Every resident will become a member of The Wardian Club, allowing access to exclusive facilities including a 25m open air swimming pool, gym, cinema, two restaurants and a double height rooftop sky garden with mature trees. A 24 hour concierge service is also provided.

Wardian London was inspired by the great explorer and innovator Dr Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward who was responsible for the creation of the Wardian Case, used to transport plants around the world at the height of the British Empire. The core vision was to harmonise man-made design with the natural world and the scheme carefully balances nature and human invention by combining the bold exterior with equally bold landscape design. International plant experts have sourced more than a hundred different species of exotic plants and flowers from across the world reflecting those that were first transported to London by Wardian Cases including the exceptionally rare Wollemi Pine. These plants are used throughout the development and will change with the seasons, evoking the botanic palm houses at Kew and creating a tranquil oasis that brings the outside in.

Key Facts

• Land area: 0.55ha
• Residential: 766 across 2 towers of 50 and 55 storeys
• Retail: 3,251 sq m + 6,512 sq m restaurant
• Amenities: Sky Garden on 53rd floor, gym, swimming pool, cinema and a resident lounge
• Status: Under construction

Advantages

• Dual aspect gardens in sky-high apartments offer a sense of freedom beyond that of a regular balcony
• The lobby at Wardian, with exotic plants from around the world
• A sky lounge towards the top of the 55 storey tower, offers a tranquil space for residents
• The pool at Wardian, part of a suite of amenities
• Floor to ceiling windows, mean apartments are bathed in stunning natural light
• In the centre of Londons financial district

Geography

In the heart of London. It’s no coincidence that so many global businesses are based in Canary Wharf and Docklands. London is a metropolis with the financial, cultural and commercial capital to truly call itself a ‘global city’, located in an ideal timezone for international business.
Perfectly positioned

Canary Wharf, the UK’s ‘new’ financial centre, has overtaken the traditional City of London. In the last thirty years Canary Wharf has been transformed. Guided by one of the boldest redevelopment masterplans the world has seen, it has now surpassed the City of London as Europe’s leading financial district.
Within Europe’s great twenty-first century city, Canary Wharf offers a perfect combination of dynamism and infrastructure. Reliable and frequent London-wide transport links are complemented by quick flights across the continent.
Canary Wharf

Home to the European headquarters of international finance, media and technology companies. In the 1980s, the former maritime area of Canary Wharf and the surrounding. Docklands was reinvented as one of the most important business districts in the world.
Ballymore has been a key player in this global success story and remains at the forefront of its continuing evolution. Home to the European headquarters of international finance, media and technology companies, Canary Wharf has now overtaken the City of London as Europe’s pre-eminent financial hub.
Retail & Culture

A top-tier retail and restaurant offering. Whether it’s buying a designer suit or picking up fresh produce for a dinner, there are shops in the area to meet your needs. Meanwhile, restaurants offer everything from steak to tapas, often with a river view, and a rolling programme of festivals, concerts and events ensures there’s always something surprising to see.
Connections

At the heart of London. Significant investment in Docklands’ transport connections means travelling from Wardian London across the city is truly easy.
The location enjoys unparalleled transport links including the Jubilee Line, Docklands Light Railway, Thames Clipper boat services and European flights via London City Airport, and Canary Wharf will be a key station for the major new east-west railway line Crossrail.