Current 1970s block due to be replaced by RSHP-designed 54-storey building
Erith has been lined up to carry out the contract to tear down the tower at 99 Bishopsgate in the City of London, Building understands.
The 25-storey building was completed in the mid-1970s but underwent a major refurbishment after being extensively damaged by an IRA bomb in 1993.
Most tenants, including Multiplex, have already moved out ahead of its demolition with the block due to be completely empty by the start of September when law firm Latham and Watkins moves into new space at One Leadenhall.
The area is home to several major demolition jobs with Keltbray coming to the end of its work at 55 Old Broad Street ahead of Skanska moving on site this autumn while Keltbray is also working on the job to tear down the tower that will make way for the renamed 1 Undershaft across the road from 99 Bishopsgate.
Developed by building owner Brookfield Properties, the new plans for 99 Bishopsgate have been designed by RSHP with the scheme getting planning last year.
The 54-storey replacement will be the fifth tallest in the City when completed and is set to be built by Multiplex – currently in the process of being sold by Brookfield to Japanese contractor and developer Obayashi.
The project team for 99 Bishopsgate includes T&T Alinea on costs, AKT II on structural engineering, Ramboll on MEP services, Atelier Ten on sustainability, Momentum on transport, GIA on sunlight and wind, Trium Environmental Consulting on environment and Andy Sturgeon as landscape architect.
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