London

 1 Undershaft

/ Client

Eric Parry Architects

/ iM2 Role

Principal Designer Advisor

/ Sector

Commercial Office

Project description

As CDM Principal Designer Advisor to Eric Parry Architects, we support the delivery of 1 Undershaft, a landmark commercial tower for Aroland Holdings Ltd in the heart of the Eastern City Cluster. At 309.6m AOD, it will become the tallest building in the City of London and joint tallest in Western Europe.

The scheme delivers approx. 154,000 sqm of high-quality office space, contributing nearly 13% of the City’s identified future office need under City Plan 2040. A key feature is Europe’s highest publicly accessible viewing gallery and an educational space curated by the London Museum.

Aligned with the City’s ‘Destination City’ strategy, the project prioritises cultural and public amenity, including a free-to-access elevated public garden on level 11 offering significant biodiversity gains and a reimagined public realm at ground level. This includes a new public square, programmable screen, and flexible outdoor space for events.