MANHATTAN LOFT GARDENS

With its three panoramic gardens, open to residents, the Manhattan Loft Gardens tower follows the purest tradition of the typical London square – albeit in skyscraper version. These new-generation gardens are virtual islands of greenery, nestling in the heart of the tower, on terraces or in the gap of the tower’s central “overhang” feature.

While the 143m high building might, at first, seem to be entirely glass clad, the change of viewing angle afforded by walking around it gives it the appearance of being covered with fine terracotta panels. Inside, Manhattan Loft Gardens features 248 luxury apartments – each offering stunning views across London – a 146-room hotel and two restaurants. It has just one single entrance to encourage exchange between people using the building.