ISSUE NO 2 WHY IT’S SO IMPORTANT TO A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THE VERTUS EXPERIENCE PET-FRIENDLY RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS ’S FIRST 8 WATER STREET EXPLORE, STAY ACTIVE AND FIND HEADSPACE INDOORS AND OUT

WELLNESS SPACES A.W 2020/2021 A.W WELCOME TO VERTUS

Vertus is now an established, thriving part of Canary Wharf. Three buildings, unparalleled amenities, engaging events and a close-knit residential community: the Estate’s first.

The arrival of 8 Water Street and Newfoundland means it’s time for the next chapter, a broadening of the Vertus experience to include Canary Wharf’s first pet-friendly address and 58-storey, uninterrupted views from a new totemic icon.

Both have enhanced what it means to rent with Vertus – a lifestyle more diverse and immersive than ever. With this second edition of our magazine, we take a more holistic look at what living here means, delving into everything from wellbeing to the top tables on the Estate’s dining scene, reclaiming lost words and defining where Canary Wharf begins and ends along the way.

So, whether your ultimate renting experience means ditching the commute for good, enjoying the perfect working-from-home environment, or a quality of design and service beyond anything you’ve known before, this is everything renting in should be.

This is Vertus.

/ Alastair Mullens, Head of Vertus CONTENTS THISISVERTUS.COM

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ABOUT VERTUS SUPERIOR SERVICE THE HOME/OFFICE INTERVIEW WITH HUMBLE GRAPE Discover Residential Leasing with Vertus. The highest quality, service Work from home easily with Vertus. James Dawson lets you in on wine’s and comfort with Vertus. biggest secrets. 50 90

10 GEORGE STREET SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT 96 327 apartments rising 37 storeys How can places limit their above . environmental impact?

SHOP AROUND 150 designer brands, boutiques 08 76 86 and high street shops across 5 malls.

8 WATER STREET A SENSE OF COMMUNITY LEASE & LEARN Canary Wharf’s first pet-friendly address. Access and opportunity Students demand more from where mean a real Vertus community. they live. 100

72 92 THE BIGGER PICTURE Your down time in Canary Wharf.

WHAT TENANTS WANT TOP DINING EXPERIENCES Find out what really matters. Canary Wharf’s old favourites and tasty new flavours. 32 80 88 104

NEWFOUNDLAND WELLNESS SPACES UNITED ESTATE CONTACT A new Canary Wharf icon has arrived. Putting your wellbeing first. Discover London’s city within a city. Find out more about Vertus.

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WORKPLACE

Apartments to rent, ready to move in, simple to sign up. Flexible tenancies, exclusive amenities and the keys to a new community in Canary Wharf. SOCIAL SPACE

A lifestyle driven by experience, a service without the hassle and inflexibility of renting as you’ve known it. HOME

PAGE 4 The Terrace at 10 George Street. THISISVERTUS.COM

Residential Leasing is a new It means a simple sign up process, and guests, and book the dining room, way to rent, with brand new a hassle-free move-in, complete known as the Parlour, for almost any control over your apartment and social occasion. There’s also a 24-hour apartments and a thriving flexible tenancies with no hidden gym or gym studio to help you stay community delivered by fees. All with the shops, restaurants, active1, a screening room for film nights Vertus on behalf of Canary cafés, leisure facilities and services and sporting occasions2, plus a terrace – Wharf Group. It provides of Canary Wharf on your doorstep. the scene of many outdoor social events. access to the lifestyle you want, 10 George Street – once the first The 24/7 concierge isn’t just the friendly free from the commitment you chance to live with Vertus – is now face for anyone arriving at Vertus. Think joined by two brand new buildings: of them as your own 5-star hotel service, don’t, from a developer with an 8 Water Street and Newfoundland. there to assist with all enquiries, receive unrivalled reputation and long- parcels, direct you to the person best- 8 Water Street holds the mantle of placed to help for things like maintenance, term commitment to the district Canary Wharf’s first pet-friendly and guarantee you feel safe and secure it calls home. residential address, nurturing a healthy, at all times. They also have a host of other outdoor lifestyle in Wood Wharf. A striking responsibilities, providing a best-in-class new addition to the London skyline on the service for our residents. other side of the Estate, Newfoundland offers dramatic, uninterrupted views of Whether together, entertaining, or in the capital, comprising 636 apartments search of sanctuary, the apartments arranged over a 58-storey iconic tower. at Vertus are designed to complement your lifestyle. Choose fully furnished Club Vertus is at the heart of all three or curate your own space — complete Vertus buildings. Although each has its flexibility however you decide to let life own arrangement of social and work unfold. Tenancies are just as flexible and spaces, all share the core amenities of tailored to you, with no fees, letting you a lounge, terrace, self-service bar and extend at any time with no extra cost. private dining room.

Escape to the Lounge to put your feet up or work from home, make your way to the 1 10 George Street and Newfoundland only. self-service bar to socialise with friends 2 Newfoundland and 8 Water Street only.

The Terrace at 10 George Street. PAGE 7 LEASE IT LIKE YOU OWN IT LEASE IT LIKE YOU OWN IT Canary Wharf’s first pet-friendly residential address, a low-rise character makes it feel intimately connected to the water and gardens below.

8 WATER STREET

NOV 20 6,771 SQ FT 174 8 Water Street and Water Square at Wood Wharf. LAUNCH DATE LANDSCAPED ROOF TERRACE APARTMENTS Computer generated image, indicative only. 8 Water Street and Water Square at Wood Wharf. Computer generated image, indicative only. 8 WATER STREET

CANARY WHARF’S FIRST PET-FRIENDLY ADDRESS

Inspired by Wood Wharf’s 8 Water Street’s low-rise character makes for morning yoga classes, outdoor social emphasis on wellbeing, it feel intimately connected to the water events or finding a quiet spot to pick up and gardens below, with residents the next chapter. 8 Water Street nurtures enjoying access to a landscaped roof With private gardens and Wood a healthy, outdoor lifestyle. terrace – the largest outdoor space in ’s acres of parks and quayside Vertus portfolio. Manicured flower beds, boardwalks offering further space to walkways and a variety of seating roam, discover a variety of pet-friendly (including a BBQ area) cover the entirety social and public spaces. of the building’s rooftop, plenty of space

Compton Gardens, private garden for residents of 8 Water Street, 10 Park PAGE 12 Drive and One Park Drive. Computer generated image, indicative only. Pets Welcome

There’s a strong connection between pet ownership and positive wellbeing. So much so that pet therapy is now an accepted technique for everything from socialising children with autism to treating PTSD. But what’s the actual science behind this phenomenon in simple, human terms? And what could living in a

pet-friendly building like 8 Water Living room in a two bedroom apartment at 8 Water Street. Street mean for your lifestyle?

Living room in a one bedroom apartment at 8 Water Street. PAGE 15 8 WATER STREET THISISVERTUS.COM

PETS MAKE PEOPLE HAPPIER “Residents will have full Okay, it’s not quite that black and white, but overwhelming evidence does point roam of Wood Wharf’s to multiple health and wellbeing benefits driven by a combination of increased new landscaped gardens.” physical activity and a complex cocktail of brain chemicals. However you spin it, keeping pets around appears to be no bad thing.

MR MOTIVATOR

The first reason for this is simple: those with pets are motivated to move more. In fact, according to a recent article from The Independent1, they get HORMONE THERAPY IT’S ME OR THE DOG almost double the amount of exercise. 8 Water Street is Vertus’ first pet-friendly Unsurprisingly, such activity brings with Then there’s chemistry. Two chemicals building. It will also be Canary Wharf’s it a long list of brilliant benefits, top of in particular work wonders on our first pet-friendly residential address. the pile being lower cholesterol and overall sense of wellness, and pets, A real first twice over then. decreased blood pressure. it seems, can be the keys we need to unlock their potential. Whether those who move here end up 8 Water Street’s residents will have full living longer, happier lives remains to be roam of Wood Wharf’s new landscaped First, Oxytocin. Or the ’hug hormone’ seen, but with over 25% of Build-to-Rent parks, gardens and meandering if you prefer. As a recent article2 exploring (BTR) buildings unable to advertise boardwalks – boundless space to give the roles pets play in our wellbeing themselves as whole-heartedly pet- their pets (and themselves) plenty of explains, “Oxytocin works in tandem friendly3, 8 Water Street is likely to see exercise in the fresh air. with another brain hormone, Vasopressin, huge demand. to help modulate our response to And, at just 14 storeys, the building has a stress and deal with social situations.” 9 in 10 owners believe their pets are more intimate connection with the water And guess what. It turns out this warm, good for their health and wellbeing1. and greenery below. With its own private cuddly compound is produced in spades BTR providers will have a tough time garden and roof terrace (the largest in the whenever you bond with your pet. convincing this audience they can access Vertus portfolio) pet owners don’t need the lifestyle they want without welcoming to venture far for a quick stroll. Even inside, Then there’s Cortisol. A stress hormone furry friends as part of the package. well-behaved pets are welcome to mingle our bodies release when faced with a After all, pets make people happier. alongside the building’s residents. fight or flight situation, it’s more commonly induced in today’s world by 3 deadlines in as many days dumped on our desks. Interaction with pets has been shown to lower levels of this nefarious chemical in our bloodstreams, helping us keep things in perspective when the going gets tough.

“Well-behaved pets are welcome 1 Owning a pet increases chance of happiness, to mingle alongside says study, The Independent, 2018. 2 Dogs have a magic effect: How pets can the building’s improve our mental health, The Guardian, 2020. Kitchen in a two bedroom apartment at 8 Water Street. 3 According to the 2020 National Build-to-Rent residents.” Report compiled by HomeViews.

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AMENITIES & SERVICES INCLUDE: CLOSE TO PET FRIENDLY NATURE

PRIVATE GARDEN

ROOF TERRACE

It’s clear from its wide meandering boardwalks, tranquil waterside spots and SCREENING ROOM open, green restorative parks that Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf, has been designed to support a lifestyle centred around wellness, fitness and outdoor living.

LOUNGE 8 Water Street embodies all of these values, heightening the experience for those who call it home.

The vast, landscaped rooftop terrace above, and more intimate, private garden below, together offer a perfectly balanced outdoor living experience. While one is devised for rest and relaxation high up in SELF-SERVICE BAR the fresh air, the other is designed to surround you in nature – a biophilic escape encouraging introspection when you need some valuable headspace.

Inside, the lounge is somewhere to read, catch up and work from home when you need, while the Parlour (private dining room) lets you experiment PRIVATE DINING ROOM with your own new healthy recipes or invite a professional chef in to show you and your friends how it’s done. There’s also a self-service bar with bean-to-cup coffee machine offering the full barista- style range of morning pick-me-ups, as well as an automatic wine dispenser stocked with bottles hand- selected by Humble Grape for winding down with 24/7 CONCIERGE friends and neighbours at the end of the day.

Along the hall, the Snug is an adaptable, multi-purpose space. Think screenings, talks, meetings, workshops or book clubs. However you choose to use any of these Roof Terrace at 8 Water Street. spaces, they’re there to make your experience of living Computer generated image, indicative only. with Vertus both enriching and rejuvenating. VERTUS RESIDENTS APP

PAGE 18 PAGE 19 THE SNUG

8 Water Street’s Snug is a flexible space equally at home hosting talks as it is airing the latest must-see film or sporting event. Residents have full control over how they make the most of Club Vertus, with spaces like the Snug available for private hire.

The Snug at 8 Water Street. LivingComputer room generated in a two bedroom image, indicativeapartment. only. 8 WATER STREET

CONCIERGE

On entry, you’re greeted by the 24/7 concierge, their service going beyond simple security and signing for parcels. They’re also there to handle all resident enquiries and work with Vertus’ partners to arrange additional benefits such as dry cleaning and cleaning services.

THE PARLOUR & SELF-SERVICE BAR

Walking through to the south side of the building brings you to the Parlour, a private dining room facing out onto the residents’ garden through floor-to-ceiling double height windows. For something a little more casual, the self-service bar includes a bean-to-cup coffee machine and a wine dispenser stocked with bottles hand-selected by Humble Grape.

The Lobby at 8 Water Street. Computer generated image, indicative only.

The Parlour at 8 Water Street. PAGE 22 Computer generated image, indicative only. THISISVERTUS.COM

BEDROOM

Interior designers Accouter have carefully selected furniture that’s understated and neutral in tone, but rich and textured in materiality.

Bedroom in a two bedroom apartment.

Entrance to a Studio apartment. PAGE 25 Kitchen and living space in a two bedroom apartment. 8 WATER STREET

LIVING SPACE

The muted colour palette with rich accent colours bringing the living and dining area to life. The kitchen’s soft, smooth finishes. Wide, high windows letting light flood in, with a balcony or terrace offering spectacular waterside views.

Living space in a two bedroom apartment.

PAGE 28 Living space in a two bedroom apartment. 8 WATER STREET THISISVERTUS.COM

BALCONY BATHROOM

The majority of apartments come with High-quality tactile materials like the a balcony or terrace – private outside stone basins and smooth porcelain space for your morning coffee or to spill floor and wall tiles bring a tangible out onto with friends and family. sense of luxury.

Balcony in a one bedroom apartment. Bathroom in a two bedroom apartment.

PAGE 30 PAGE 31 LEASE IT LIKE YOU OWN IT A new 58-storey Canary Wharf tower with uninterrupted views of the city. Distinctive diamond-like architecture creating a true, new Canary Wharf icon.

NEWFOUNDLAND

FEB 21 58 636 Newfoundland with Middle Dock in the foreground. LAUNCH DATE STOREYS APARTMENTS Computer generated image, indicative only. Views from Level 39 at Newfoundland. Computer generated image, indicative only. LONDON. UNINTERRUPTED.

A peerless new addition to Canary Wharf, Newfoundland offers the singular opportunity to lease a home 58 storeys above the capital.

The building’s distinctive diamond-like architecture lends it an iconic, statuesque appearance visible from across London and beyond, with full-height windows wrapping around each apartment’s living space. The radial layouts of these generous living spaces are angled in such a way as to widen the rooms towards the perimeter, opening up the spectacular views even further and letting natural light flood in.

East-facing aspects look out over Canary Wharf, while turning westward offers dramatic views of the Thames, the City and beyond.

The Lounge at Newfoundland. Computer generated image, indicative only. NEWFOUNDLAND THISISVERTUS.COM

AMENITIES & SERVICES INCLUDE: THE LOUNGE HIGH

LIFE SELF-SERVICE BAR

PRIVATE DINING ROOM

GYM Newfoundland raises the bar all over again. A towering architectural achievement home to inspiring social and work spaces that set a new benchmark for renting in the capital. TERRACE The Lounge is a place to meet with friends, host occasions and retreat to when you need to unwind – it even has its own off-shoot games room so you can blow off a little steam with some healthy competition over the shuffleboard table. There’s also a self-service bar for morning caffeine refreshment or a few evening CHILDREN’S PLAY AREA tipples with friends. Outside, the Terrace is the stage for a range of both Vertus and resident-curated events – from wine tastings to live music – and there’s also an outdoor children’s play area, so you can keep little ones happy and entertained without having to leave home. An indoor play area also provides more sheltered space to complement its open-air counterpart. 24/7 CONCIERGE

The gym features state-of-the-art cardio and resistance equipment, a free weights area and two separate studios dedicated to group classes and personal training. You can also book 1-to-1 Personal Training, Yoga and Pilates instruction, Massage and Beauty Therapy, and choose from up to 14 weekly classes. ON-SITE MANAGEMENT TEAM

The private dining room (known as the Parlour) has kitchen facilities – perfect for hiring private chefs – and suits all kinds of social occasions or even business meetings. Next door, the Snug is Newfoundland’s screening room – an escape for film nights or sporting Views from Level 24 at Newfoundland. event screenings. VERTUS RESIDENTS APP

PAGE 38 PAGE 39 Views from Level 58 at Newfoundland. THE TERRACE

Connected to the Lounge by a short walkway, the roof terrace overlooks the wide, meandering River Thames – with the bright lights of the City visible just a short way off. From morning yoga to lunchtime entertainment and evening social events, it’s a truly versatile open-air space.

The Terrace at Newfoundland. Computer generated image, indicative only. THISISVERTUS.COM

OWN THE VIEW

Eastward, the whole of Canary Wharf unfurls before you. Middle Dock’s long stretch of water draws your eye out over the Estate, the rest of East London’s sprawling cityscape and landmarks such as the O2. Westward rise the familiar silhouettes of the City’s glass giants, their apexes twinkling at dusk, with the Thames below snaking its way into the heart of the capital. The perfect backdrop to your evening sunset.

Bedroom in two bedroom apartment.

Living space in a two bedroom apartment. PAGE 45 LIVING SPACE

The radial layouts of these generous apartments mean their living spaces widen out towards the perimeter, opening up the spectacular views of Canary Wharf and London and letting natural light flood in.

Living space in a Studio apartment. NEWFOUNDLAND THISISVERTUS.COM

Living space in a one bedroom apartment.

PAGE 48 PAGE 49 LEASE IT LIKE YOU OWN IT 327 apartments rising 37 storeys above Wood Wharf. Flexible social spaces, a close-knit community and a lifestyle built on a rich programme of exciting clubs and events.

10 GEORGE STREET

37 2,800 SQ FT 327 10 George Street with South Dock in the foreground. STOREYS RESIDENTS TERRACE APARTMENTS Computer generated image, indicative only. 10 George Street with Harbour Quay Gardens in the foreground. 10 GEORGE STREET

FIRST

10 George Street is a place of firsts. The first Vertus building and home to Canary Wharf’s first ever residential community. AMONG

Generous balconies contour the building’s simple yet elegant structure, forming a continuous ribbon up the east and west façades to lend a distinctive architectural character. EQUALS

PAGE 54 10 George Street from Harbour Quay Gardens. 10 GEORGE STREET THISISVERTUS.COM

Having moved over from the US for work at the beginning of the year, Atul Chandra was one of the first residents to move in to 10 George Street, the first Build-to-Rent development by Vertus in Canary Wharf’s new district, Wood Wharf. Atul was taken by the quality and convenience on offer at 10 George Street, as well as the exceptional level of service offered by the Vertus team.

True Pioneer

Discussing how he came to rent with It’s looking like my contract for work What has really stood out to Atul Vertus, Atul Chandra, Director at a large may be extended and I will definitely be whilst leasing at 10 George Street has financial firm in Canary Wharf, said: lengthening my tenancy at 10 George been the exceptional Vertus team who “My wife was walking around Wood Street if that’s the case.” are on hand 24/7 to help residents with a Wharf one afternoon and noticed whole host of services; from maintenance, Discussing what life is like living in Canary 10 George Street, she said I had to dry cleaning and parcel deliveries to Wharf’s newest district, Wood Wharf, he view an apartment here because dedicated Move-in Managers. went on to say: “There are art installations of how brilliant the building looked. to enjoy, fantastic events and a buzzing “The concierge team at Vertus made “She wasn’t wrong. Having viewed a lot of atmosphere. I can’t wait to get to it really easy to settle in – they’ve really apartments with an agent, I organised a experience the neighbourhood as it’s thought of everything. Anything you need, viewing on my own and fell in love with the developed further.” the concierge team are on hand to help five-star living at 10 George Street. I was you out, all with a smile on their face.” He currently leases an open-plan studio so impressed by the professional, helpful apartment filled with natural light, one The Vertus team also organise regular nature of the team and reserved an of the most popular types with residents events to instil a genuine sense of apartment immediately. I have not been at 10 George Street. The apartments community at 10 George Street. disappointed; this really is the best place are fully furnished by interior design in London to rent and I would recommend “The live music and wine nights company Camerich and residents it to all my friends and family.” organised in the amenity spaces were have complete control over interior spectacular, they helped me get to The move over from the US for work meant decorations. All apartments also come know my neighbours really well. I actually that the flexible tenancies and varied with high-specification appliances. know more of my neighbours over here deposit options on offer with Vertus at “I love the interiors of my apartment, than I do in the US now; there’s a real 10 George was a perfect package: they’re modern and swish but not too community atmosphere. “I’m on a short-term global location flashy. The floor-to-ceiling windows are “They’re so thoughtful and focused contract with my work and my wife and amazing, they let in so much light and on the experience their tenants have Atul Chandra, resident at 10 George Street. I have just purchased somewhere out in the views make working from home whilst living at 10 George Street.” the US, so it just made sense to lease. that much easier.”

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AMENITIES & SERVICES INCLUDE: SHARED SPACES. GUEST SUITES ALL YOURS.

LOUNGE

SELF-SERVICE BAR

PRIVATE DINING ROOM

Now with a well-established, thriving community, 10 George Street has redefined what renting in London should be: an uncompromising quality of service, flexible social spaces that form the heart GYM STUDIO of a close-knit community and a lifestyle built on a rich programme of exciting clubs and events.

On entrance, a double-height lobby connects you with the waterside gardens and boardwalks of Wood Wharf while, above, the south-facing terrace is a brilliant outside entertainment TERRACE space furnished with a variety of seating – including day beds – for residents and guests to enjoy throughout the year with views of South Dock and Canary Wharf.

Opening out directly onto the terrace, the private dining room is served by a commercial-standard kitchen so you can trial a new recipe or invite a private chef to cater to you and your guests. 24/7 CONCIERGE There are already regular Sunday Roasts with all the trimmings, as well as numerous barbecue events.

The 1st floor gym studio is managed by Antidote (part of the Health Concierge Group), the equipment chosen to give you the flexibility to join classes across multiple disciplines. And then, whether you’re a film buff or just looking to catch the final with ON-SITE MANAGEMENT TEAM a few friends, the Lounge is your place to unwind.

The events programme is tailored to you. The first ever resident- led event was a celebration of music, food and drink complete with DJ that brought a slice of Ibiza right here to Canary Wharf. So, if you’d like to see something currently not on offer, let the Lounge at 10 George Street. events team know and they can help you make it happen. VERTUS RESIDENTS APP

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“WE ARE SO GLAD WE DECIDED TO MOVE IN AND CAN SEE OURSELVES BEING HERE LONGER THAN ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS APARTMENTS.”

10 George Street resident review

Guest Suite at 10 George Street.

THE TERRACE GUEST SUITES

South-facing, overlooking the quiet Let Concierge know when you want waterside of Harbour Quay Gardens to have friends or family to stay and and offering impressive views of they can book them into one of Canary Wharf, the terrace provides 10 George Street’s two Guest Suites. plenty of outside space to relax, Both are spacious and fully furnished host friends or enjoy one of the many with ensuite bathrooms and all the events taking place throughout the year. comforts of home.

The Terrace at 10 George Street. PAGE 61 10 GEORGE STREET

24-HOUR GYM STUDIO

The on-site 24-hour gym studio is managed by Antidote and equipped for a range of fitness classes, personal training and much more.

WELLNESS SPACES

The green, tranquil spaces of Wood Wharf’s gardens and boardwalks of Harbour Quay Gardens invite you outside to run, ride, relax and explore.

Boardwalk at Harbour Quay Gardens, Wood Wharf.

PAGE 62 The 24-hour private gym studio at 10 George Street. THISISVERTUS.COM

FURNISHED. UNFURNISHED. YOUR CHOICE.

Choose fully furnished for ready-to-move-in apartments dressed by Camerich interior designers or unfurnished to curate yourself. How you make Vertus home is up to you.

Living space in a two bedroom apartment. PAGE 65 LIVING SPACE

The open-plan living area, with wood flooring throughout, is designed for entertaining. Full-height windows maximise light, with apartments on the higher floors offering far-reaching views across the Estate and beyond.

Living space in a three bedroom apartment. 10 GEORGE STREET

KITCHEN WORK SPACE

Kitchen areas are fully fitted with Siemens Apartments are large, spacious and well lit appliances, including a washer/dryer, by natural light – ideal work spaces for while a careful curation of space, light when there’s no need to drag yourself into and materiality make for the perfect the office. Similar size bedrooms mean backdrop to your life. Entertain friends converting the spare into a home office is for dinner, test a new lunch recipe or rustle easy and, when you decide you need a up a quick breakfast to go. change of scene, the work and social spaces of Club Vertus are just downstairs.

Work space in a three bedroom apartment.

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BEDROOM & BATHROOM

Bedrooms include fitted wardrobes, while bathrooms provide walk-in showers, underfloor heating and fully tiled walls. Comfort cooling and heating means complete comfort whatever the season.

Bathroom in a one bedroom apartment.

Bedroom in a one bedroom apartment. PAGE 71 WHAT TENANTS WANT THISISVERTUS.COM

What do tenants really want? From concierges to gyms, #1. Service and security #2. Comfort #3. Healthy and active and roof terraces to According to HomeViews, over a third and community Wellbeing has hoisted itself high up the of reviews for the top-rated schemes list of priorities for those looking to move Communal spaces pop up time and lightning-fast WiFi, specifically mention the concierge. home, jump work place, or even book time again in reviews. For the events they They even suggest that a lack of one, a holiday. So it’s no surprise access to host, the relaxation they offer and the it’s time to unearth or one that didn’t work hours convenient gym facilities consistently makes the comfortable home-working environments to tenants, made some feel unsafe. headlines when talking tenant happiness. they double up as, they’re sought-after what matters to A whopping 28% of reviews for the top The 24-hour concierge at Vertus isn’t just features for those on the hunt for their ten schemes refer to them in one way the friendly face at the end of a long day next home. today’s renters. or another. or purely for peace of mind when it comes to your security. Like with a 5-star hotel 10 George Street has its own fully HomeViews is a ratings and reviews service, the team are there to assist “The ultimate rental experience. equipped gym studio managed by website for residential property in with all enquiries, receive parcels, as well Antidote (part of the Health Concierge the UK, and the first to harness customer as a whole host of other responsibilities You’re made to feel special, Group). All of the equipment has been insight in such a way. This makes their to maintain the professional running of even before you move in.” selected to give residents the flexibility data unprecedented in the industry, the building. to join classes across multiple disciplines their recent report focusing on the Build- and features a bespoke rig, TRXs and to-Rent (BTR) sector provides a window two punch bags, as well as Skill Rows, 10 George Street resident review on HomeViews into the mind of today’s tenants. But what Skill Mills and Technogym bikes. does it actually tell us? “The management team is top- notch, the concierge always Newfoundland offers a similar standard Before we dive in, it’s important to of fitness suite, as well as an additional on hand to help with anything Club Vertus is where the social scene establish what BTR is. A subset of the space for yoga, circuits and classes. of Vertus takes place – work and social private rented sector, it refers exclusively you may need. There are also Anyone renting with Vertus also has spaces designed to let people come to properties purpose-built for renters. exclusive, discounted access to Canary frequent resident events, and together or hideaway for focused work. Consequently, BTR buildings are typically Wharf’s Third Space club, gym and spa. it makes for such an enjoyable Spaces such as the Parlour (Club Vertus’ owned and managed by one landlord, private dining room) can also be booked with an emphasis on building a sense lifestyle. There really is nothing for everything from family gatherings to of community through the inclusion of like it.” inviting private chefs to cook up tasty high-quality shared spaces, services new dishes using the commercial- Private dining with chef in the Parlour at 10 George Street. and amenities. standard kitchen facilities. For the people who make such places 10 George Street resident review on HomeViews Club Vertus also plays host to a home, HomeView’s data reveals the wide-reaching events programme. importance of three things in particular: For example, at 10 George Street, a 24-hour concierge, communal spaces Residents can contact them directly Wine Wednesdays are run by Humble and fitness facilities. at any time, or simply log an issue on Grape’s own sommeliers, and resident- #4. Renters’ market the Vertus app. Concierge will liaise led celebrations on the terrace have Nowadays, people want much more with our on-site maintenance team welcomed live musicians and screenings. from where they rent, and the BTR to ensure any minor faults are fixed Interestingly, only around 50% of BTR crowd have shown they won’t be fobbed without inconvenience, and you can schemes offer organised events, and off with a few gimmicks. Their holy grail is WHAT even hire help with anything from hanging just 30% have roof terraces – both huge a more complete package that supports picture frames to installing a new TV. factors in tenant satisfaction. the stress-free, wellness-focused lifestyle They also offer cleaning services and they aspire to. easy pick-up and drop-off dry cleaning right from the desk. Statistics are great, but only show so 10 George Street, London’s much. The real value of HomeViews’ TENANTS no.1 residential development data is in the more qualitative findings: as voted by: people’s honest words. This is nothing short of gold dust to the modern home- hunter after objective insight. It’s a big decision after all. Because where we WANT live today is far more than just a home.

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MAINTENANCE WITHOUT PARTNERING WITH THE BEST “LET THEM KNOW INCONVENIENCE A host of local partners have been assembled to provide residents with WHAT YOU NEED Concierge will liaise with the on-site exclusive perks, offers and promotions, maintenance team to ensure any minor and the team are constantly partnering AND THE TEAM faults are fixed without inconvenience to with new brands and companies joining residents, and you can even hire help with the Canary Wharf estate. Once you’ve WILL DO THEIR anything from hanging picture frames to moved in, the Vertus app is your portal installing a new TV. Let them know what to see the latest offers you can take BEST TO ASSIST.” you need and the team will do their best advantage of. to assist, including providing you with a quote when it’s outside of what’s included within the service. You can contact them BUILDING MANAGEMENT 10 George Street resident review directly at any time, or simply log an issue on the Vertus app. The Building Management team is there to ensure the smooth running of the entire building and to coordinate the rest of the FULL CLEANING SERVICES Vertus team. Each building has a Building Manager who reports to the Head of Cleaning operatives clean and tidy Operations, and they work together to every shared room, surface and floor uphold the highest standards of service, space during working hours, 7 days quality, comfort and convenience and a week. They ensure the communal that any issues are dealt with quickly environments are safe and that the and efficiently. highest hygiene standards are maintained at all times. You can take advantage of discounted cleaning services, and easy pick-up and drop-off dry cleaning right from the Concierge desk and even book Guest Suites for when friends and family come to stay. Speak to the team for further information.

ANY SOCIAL OCCASION

There’s even an in-house Events team. They’re available to help you organise the perfect celebration, reunion, or just The Lobby at 10 George Street about any other social occasion. The social spaces of Club Vertus are there at your convenience but, should you want to look beyond, they’ll also be able AN UNRIVALLED SERVICE to advise when it comes to designing, planning and delivering a night in one of The 24/7 concierge isn’t just the friendly SUPERIOR Canary Wharf’s many bars or restaurants. face for anyone arriving at 10 George Street. Like with a 5-star hotel service, the team are there to assist with all SERVICE enquiries, receive parcels, put you in touch with the right people (whether the maintenance team, building management or anyone else) and The highest standards of quality, service, comfort guarantee you feel safe and secure at and convenience to make your experience of living all times. They also coordinate a whole with Vertus the very best it can possibly be. host of other responsibilities to maintain Club Vertus event at 10 George Street. the professional running of the building.

PAGE 74 PAGE 75 A Sense of Community

Community stands for many things we hold dear: togetherness, happiness and belonging. No wonder it’s so high up on the list for those looking to move. But what’s the secret to creating it and what does it really mean today?

It’s ironic that something coined from the Latin ’communis’ (meaning common) is becoming scarcer. Peddled out by everyone from politicians to pastors, we may pay lip service, but is there any real substance to it?

Build-to-Rent (BTR) buildings are designed to put it back up on the pedestal by encouraging the collision of like minds and nurturing natural human interaction once again. This is something the social spaces of Club Vertus take to a whole new level.

10 George Street’s outside terrace is a brilliant, open-air entertainment space furnished with a variety of seating – including day beds – for residents and guests to enjoy throughout the year. Meanwhile, views of South Dock and the rest of Canary Wharf provide the perfect backdrop to drinks tastings, summer socials, resident-curated experiences, or simply a quiet afternoon curled up with a book.

Complete with a BBQ, it’s also for bringing family and friends together round the fire while, inside, the private dining room includes commercial-standard kitchen facilities so residents can test a new recipe or invite a private chef to cater to guests.

The Lounge is then their place to unwind. It’s here residents can pile up the popcorn in front of a few old favourites for movie night and watch every major sporting event from The Tour De France to the Masters at Augusta National.

The Terrace at 10 George Street. A SENSE OF COMMUNITY THISISVERTUS.COM

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY Wednesdays have created the perfect GROWING COMMUNITY “FROM WINE environment for this to flourish – the With 8 Water Street and Newfoundland Community manifests in two ways: chance to meet other wine aficionados WEDNESDAYS the Vertus community is set to grow geography (a common sense of where you in the building and to raise a glass. again, both buildings bringing work and are) and affinity (shared ideals or interests). TO VIRTUAL TRIVIA Vertus’ in-house events team can also social spaces to nurture their own sense A community can be built around either help you curate your own. The first ever of togetherness – common ground for but, like twin engines, it’s best if both are AND BINGO NIGHTS resident-led event was a celebration like minds and shared passions to meet whirring at once. THERE’S ALWAYS of music, food and drink complete with and mingle. This is what’s made the sense of DJ that brought a slice of the Med to For example, the majority of 8 Water community at 10 George Street so Canary Wharf. SOMETHING TO Street’s amenities are pet-friendly, palpable since welcoming its first Then there’s the Vertus app, an online shaping a cohesive community of LOOK FORWARD residents in February 2020. Many were forum for residents to join or start clubs pets and people supported by a already familiar with Canary Wharf and interest groups so this feeling of private patio and garden, and the TO.” from working here, but even if they togetherness continues. Crucially, it’s largest roof terrace in the Vertus weren’t, the events, restaurants, bars something forged in the real world then portfolio encouraging an outdoor and public spaces have made people cultivated online; not the other way lifestyle with wellbeing at its heart. feel instantly at home and at the heart around. This is vital in a time when so 10 George Street resident review of somewhere that excites them. Away from Wood Wharf, on the western many anonymous communities are side of the Estate, Newfoundland’s 58 Secondly, the Vertus team have been constructed on usernames alone and storeys will soon be home to a new vertical careful to choreograph a culture and held together, quite literally, by a thread. community centred around the shared atmosphere that encourages residents spaces of the terrace, lounge, screening to immerse themselves and meet their room and gym studios, and brought neighbours. Events such as Wine together by a wide range of events.

BUILT TOGETHER

A community doesn’t simply pop up out of nowhere; it’s built. And those who build it are the people who are part of it – you can’t impose it from the outside.

This is why the Vertus approach has been to gift residents the best possible environment for a sense of community to flourish with large, well-appointed social spaces, and to offer a service that catalyses natural human interaction – the Events team on hand to help curate Harbour Quay Gardens, Wood Wharf. whatever experience residents have in mind and the Vertus app designed to connect them both digitally and physically.

The formula is simple: provide access and opportunity, and community thrives.

The Parlour at 10 George Street. Outdoor gym equipment, Wood Wharf. The Lounge at 10 George Street.

PAGE 78 PAGE 79 WELLNESS

From tranquil parks to private gym studios, and public boardwalks to personal training, renting with Vertus is an enriching experience, as well as a diverse and exciting one.

SPACES “SEPARATE STUDIOS DEDICATED TO GROUP

Private gym at Newfoundland. CLASSES AND PERSONAL Computer generated image, indicative only. TRAINING.”

RESIDENT-ONLY GYM STUDIOS THE GREAT OUTDOORS

An ’always on-the-go’ culture can make it hard to find the Here, amongst the greenery, boardwalks and waterways time (or energy) to remain active. Vertus understands how of Wood Wharf, and the docks, public spaces and parks important it is to set aside time to stay fit at home – it’s of the rest of the Estate, the stresses and strains of modern essential to maintaining your mental health as well as your life couldn’t feel further away. physical wellbeing. Renting an apartment in 10 George Street Wellbeing is more of a priority than ever before, so living or Newfoundland means exclusive access to a fully equipped somewhere that nurtures it has risen to the top of our lists. fitness suite. This is certainly true for many Vertus residents, who see their The 10 George Street Gym Studio is managed by Antidote new neighbourhood as an extension of home. Its walkways, (part of the Health Concierge Group), its equipment chosen waterside spots, outdoor gym equipment, children’s sensory to give you the flexibility to cover multiple disciplines. You’ll play areas and elegant sculptures from celebrated artists find a customised rig, treadmills and rowing machine from are now firm favourites in their daily routines. Technogym’s Skill Line, plus a wide range of complimentary When they take the time to explore the Estate, they feel group classes. rejuvenated by the lush, green serenity of places like Similarly, Newfoundland’s gym features state-of-the-art Place’s Roof Garden and inspired by large, cardio and resistance equipment, a free weights area and open-air landscaped green spaces like separate studios dedicated to group classes and personal Park (home to The Ivy in the Park and The Park Pavilion). training. You can even book 1-to-1 Personal Training, Yoga Elsewhere, they’re enamoured by the intimate gardens and and Pilates instruction, Massage and Beauty Therapy, and water features of Jubilee Park, and Bank choose from up to 14 weekly classes. Anyone renting with Street Park, and buoyed by waterside spots like Harbour Vertus also has discounted access to Canary Wharf’s Third Quay Gardens beneath 10 George Street. Each one is designed Space club, gym and spa. to bring people together in both celebration and revitalisation, and living with Vertus puts them all on your doorstep. Add to this the running and cycling routes across Wood Wharf – a new neighbourhood led by a desire to promote wellness Book a viewing appointment today to discover all these and exercise – and it’s no wonder residents find it easy to stay wellness spaces and to find out more about renting with Vertus. healthy, happy and positive.

PAGE 82 The outdoor gym at Harbour Quay Gardens, Wood Wharf. THE HOME/OFFICE THISISVERTUS.COM

The Home/Office

Many of us still predominantly work in the office. But are you there 9-5, Monday to Friday? The answer, increasingly, is no. Living with Vertus means you have the perfect setup whenever you choose to work remotely.

Today, how to work from home is less a For the usual Netflix and browsing we prize exercising, 10 George Street and 8 Water question of connectivity and more one download speed above all else. But when Street residents have Wood Wharf’s of physical health, mental wellness and we’re suddenly required to upload large acres of green space, plus Harbour Quay comfort. It only takes a few hours to get files and share screens on conference Garden’s expansive boardwalks to enjoy to grips with new software, but weeks sat calls, it’s those with slow upload speeds – opportunity for waterside strolls right in a poorly lit corner on uncomfortable who’ll find themselves slowed to a crawl. on their doorstep. On the other side of furniture can have serious consequences the Estate, those renting in Newfoundland All the apartments at Vertus come with for our wellbeing. So, what’s the solution? are moments from the Thames Path, superfast broadband, meaning residents open public areas like Bank Street Park, enjoy a typical download speed just shy Westferry Circus and the verdant haven WORKSPACE. SOCIAL SPACE. HOME. of 385mbps and upload speed of 37mbps. of Jubilee Park. Compare this to your average WIFI – The amenities of Club Vertus are places to more in the region of 14mbps and 0.8mbps work as well as socialise. Take the Parlour. respectively – and you’ll see why they WORK/LIFE BALANCE A bookable, private dining room with full notice little difference between the office commercial kitchen facilities, it’s ideal for and their home when it comes to their Of course, working from home isn’t a hosting early breakfasts or late lunch connection. permanent state of affairs. Sometimes meetings for up to 12 people. you just need a face-to-face. But one thing’s for sure: as the boundaries When you need to get your head down CLOSE TO NATURE between work and home become and really plug in for the afternoon, the thinner, the need for positive work/life Lounge and Terrace are furnished with This isn’t where it ends. If the perfect balance is more acute than ever. comfortable seating and quiet corners setup was a simple case of technology to squirrel yourself away for a few hours. and amenity provision we’d have solved Book a viewing appointment today to And then there’s the bar for a change the formula years ago. The third part of experience what it would be like to live of scene or, for 10 George Street and the puzzle is less tangible: how we feel and work at Vertus. Newfoundland residents, the gym for about where we work. a quick lunchtime routine. Light, sound, space, views. These are All yours to make full use of while ticking all crucial components to our working off your to-do list. from home experience and, though they may seem trivial, multiple studies have highlighted just how big a part IS YOUR WIFI WFH-READY? they play. It’s easy to feel cooped up before too long. Though technology has moved on since 2005 when over 7 million UK households The living spaces at Vertus look out were still using dial-up, having the on the world through floor-to-ceiling Kitchen in a two bedroom apartment at 8 Water Street. hardware doesn’t necessarily mean windows, so you can share in the outdoors you have the speed. even while tied to your desk. When

PAGE 84 PAGE 85 LEASE & LEARN THISISVERTUS.COM

London’s students are shying away from traditional university “62% of students prefer Elsewhere, the communal spaces of It also means the whole thing is stress-free accommodation and seeking out their own. In a world where online Club Vertus are work and social areas and flexible. All payments are rolled into to deal directly with their in equal measure, places to interact one easy monthly sum which includes your learning is just as important as a face-to-face, it’s no wonder this landlord rather than with others, plug in for an online lecture rent, utilities and council tax, so there are generation is pickier about where they park themselves during term or get words down on screen. It’s this no unexpected surprises. And tenancies 1 time. Iffy internet and uninspiring spaces just won’t cut it anymore. a management agency.” flexibility that really sets them apart are flexible, because you may not want – none earmarked for any specific activity, a 12-month lease when term ends in June. but there for residents to use how they At the same time, the majority of students wish. No longer ’nice-to-haves’, Vertus’ (68%)1 prefer remaining in the same lounges, terraces, 24-hour concierge, property throughout their time at speedy fibre broadband and on-site Lease university. That’s why signing a longer gyms are now seriously sought-after perks. tenancy with Vertus could mean you save overall. Speak to the team to find out more. DEAR LANDLORD

DIFFERENT CLASS It’s a cliché isn’t it? The whole ’troubled tenant vs absentee landlord’ clash. These first 3 or 4 years after flying the A trope which only persists because so nest are rightly cherished as a time of many landlords still distance themselves personal development, discovery and with management agencies that drag independence. A greater appreciation their heels on petty things. of this means students now expect more Vertus is a different entity entirely – than ever – more from their institutions, an intimately involved landlord with a from their courses and definitely more long-term commitment, not just to its from where they live. three buildings, but to the wider district Speak to the Vertus team to find out it calls home. This means complete more about renting an apartment in transparency, efficient and effective Canary Wharf. service and a genuine care for your wellbeing and experience. & learn

Living space in a one bedroom apartment at 8 Water Street.

We all learn differently. Catering to HEAD SPACE every study creed, modern higher education institutions have made A recent survey investigating what learning accessible to a neurodiverse students want from their accommodation and culturally eclectic student body. highlighted the importance of large So how come where they live hasn’t bedrooms and spaces to socialise1. kept up with the rapid pace of change All three Vertus buildings offer spacious on campus? Today’s cohort is after a apartments with generous ceiling heights; “Where students live can lifestyle, a service and a home that Newfoundland’s living spaces are oversized have a huge impact on gives them all they need to live, learn and come with extra storage. And equal- their overall experience.” and socialise free from the let downs sized bedrooms in all 2 beds mean no of old-school lodgings. chance of disappointment for sharers 1 Learn what students want from Self-service bar at 10 George Street. UCAS Student Accommodation Survey 2019 who would have once drawn straws. accommodation’, Towergate insurance, 2019

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CYCLE ENTRANCE THE IVY IN HIRE THE PARK 16-19 CANADA SQUARE 1 CHARTER CABOT PLACE CABOT PLACE ONE THE PARK WAITROSE & PARTNERS CARTIER STREET WESTFERRY CANADA CANADA SQUARE PARK CHURCHILL SHOPPING MALL CANARY SHOPPING MALL PAVILION (CANADA PLACE THIRD SPACE CYCLE CIRCLE (UNDER CIRCUS SQUARE PLACE CHURCHILL PLACE CONSTRUCTION) WEST INDIA AVENUE WHARF SHOPPING MALL PLATEAU HIRE BENEATH THE PARK)

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SOUTH DOCK

Living in Canary Wharf comes with a multitude of benefits. Some What all this adds up to is a unique place that feels both part of 128 acres 20+ 5 are clear the moment you set foot here – immediate proximity its wider City context, yet proudly independent, with a sense of UNITED to 5 malls with 150 stores and the transport connections of the self-sufficiency born from its own wealth of services, amenities TOTAL SIZE ACRES OF MALLS Jubilee line, Docklands Light Railway and Thames Clippers are and facilities. A real city within a city. OF THE ESTATE LANDSCAPED impossible to overlook. And Vertus puts you right at the heart of it. London’s safest and PARKS, GARDENS Others, however, may be less noticeable; at least at first. But most exciting neighbourhood at your feet and fingertips. AND SQUARES ESTATE they’re just as important to the Vertus community who’ve made this neighbourhood home. Did you know, for example, that the Estate’s private security service makes this one of the safest 80+ 4 places in the whole of Europe? And with over 300 stores, cafés, PIECES OF TRANSPORT restaurants and services and London’s largest collection of PUBLIC ART STATIONS public art, this is a district rich in both experience and culture.

PAGE 88 PAGE 89 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THISISVERTUS.COM

RESPONSIBLE CONSTRUCTION PIONEERING SPIRIT SUSTAINABLE Do you know where the wood that made ’s influence the paper in your office came from? doesn’t end at the boundary of Canary Wharf Group do. They also know the Estate. Sustainable innovation is exactly where the steel that goes into their also about shaping it out in the wider DEVELOPMENT buildings is made, sourcing it, for example, world. In the early 2000s, Canary Wharf from hydro-electric and wind-powered Group played a pivotal role in developing mills in the Netherlands so they know the the green roof standards for Europe. In impact their supply chain is having on the fact, the Estate still has the highest Vertus is part of Canary Wharf Group, a developer with environment. concentration of green roofs in the UK. a long-term commitment to its home: the Canary Wharf The same applies to the FSC-certified In the two decades since, they’ve estate. Sustainability is at the core of this commitment, not timber in the roof at Crossrail Place, continued in the same vein, becoming the concrete poured into the foundations one of the first developers in the UK to just maintaining, but improving it for future generations and at Newfoundland and every other create a biodiversity action plan and pioneering new measures that inspire the rest of the world building material shipped in for use launching a Deposit Return Scheme – on site. Everything responsibly sourced the first publicly accessible recycling to do the same. This has meant huge strides in everything and certified. They even have a machine in the UK to recycle plastic from carbon emissions to plastic waste reduction and greater smartphone app which scans delivery that could otherwise end up in a landfill. tickets – if it doesn’t make the grade confidence from Vertus residents that theirs is a landlord from a sustainability point of view it’s not BIG COMMITMENTS genuinely invested in the Estate they both call home. allowed on the Estate. Canary Wharf Group itself is responsible INNATE BEHAVIOUR for just 1% of the Estate’s emissions. And that’s why it’s only by raising When Canary Wharf began to take shape awareness amongst tenants and in the 1980s, sustainability was barely in suppliers – encouraging them to take its infancy. But this didn’t mean the Estate 366 miles more responsibility and work together was unsustainable. to become more sustainable – that THE DISTANCE THAT WOULD BE COVERED BY ALL 5.8 MILLION COFFEE CUPS they’ve been able to confidently commit Martin Gettings, Head of Sustainability RECYCLED BY CANARY WHARF GROUP SINCE 2016 IF THEY WERE PLACED to significant targets. at Canary Wharf Group, explains: SIDE-BY-SIDE. THAT’S LONDON TO DUNDEE. As Martin puts it, “Raising awareness by “Canary Wharf Group has always been promoting the recycling of paper and about delivering the highest quality. other single-use materials is central to This meant building in efficiency and any sustainability strategy. But it’s what’s flexibility to cater to a range of different 8.8 million 180 kg written on that paper that’s of greater tenants with different needs, minimising importance. Committing to a 65% disruption and maintaining air quality. PIECES OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC THE AMOUNT OF WASTE REMOVED reduction in emissions before 2030 and So, you see, it was becoming sustainable REMOVED OR RECYCLED SINCE 2016. FROM LOCAL WATERWAYS BY MIDDLE aiming to achieve Carbon Net Zero status long before people were even talking DOCK’S SEA BIN PER YEAR. at the same time – this is what will make about sustainability in the modern sense.” our future more sustainable. And that’s To this day, any new construction exactly what we’ve done at Canary Wharf.” causes minimal disruption – the legacy of intelligent planning decades ago. 45 1,347 kWh And flexibility baked into the makeup of the buildings themselves means BUILDING PROJECTS ARE BREEAM OF ELECTRICITY PRODUCED BY THE that, when they do need to evolve CERTIFIED OR IN LINE TO BE CERTIFIED. SOLAR BUS SHELTER EVERY YEAR. (as is currently the case at Westferry Circus), they’re not rebuilt but remodelled. The shell, frame and core remain intact, saving time and energy, and reducing the 20+ acres 2012 overall environmental impact of the Estate. 65% 590 tonnes

OF PARKS, SQUARES AND THE YEAR WHEN CANARY WHARF BEGAN EMISSION REDUCTION GOAL SET FOR OF COFFEE GROUNDS DIVERTED FROM GARDENS WITH OVER 650 TREES. PROCURING 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY. REDUCING GREENHOUSE GASES BY 2030. LANDFILL AND TURNED INTO BIOFUELS.

PAGE 90 PAGE 91 TOP CANARY WHARF DINING EXPERIENCES THISISVERTUS.COM

Luxury dining at: The Ivy in the Park Top Canary Wharf dining experiences

Leasing with Vertus means access to some of the best dining experiences in London, with a wide range of Canary Wharf restaurants waiting to be discovered. Packed full of expertly curated menus – from classic British fare to fiery Indian soul food Right at the heart of the Estate in – all tastes are catered for, the foodie scene more Canada Square Park, The Ivy in the Park has become a signature of diverse than ever. Canary Wharf. Perfect for both special occasions and meetings, it pivots New arrivals are turning heads, bringing with them exciting new seamlessly from morning to night and dishes inspired by cuisines from all over the world. Meanwhile, weekday to weekend. culinary cornerstones have continued to raise the bar with fabulous new menus and innovative chefs looking to stake their Typical highlights from their a la carte claim in the city’s top flight. This has cemented Canary Wharf as menu are the Crispy Duck Salad and a true foodie destination for any occasion and any time of day, the Lobster Linguine – both delicious, week or year. fresh and seasoned beautifully. They also have their own separate vegetarian and vegan menu, offering dishes such as Truffle Arancini, Keralan Sweet Potato curry and a selection of green, plant-based desserts.

theivycanarywharf.com 50 Canada Square E14 5FW

Authentic tapas at: Japanese grill at: Fusion food at: Indian soul food at: Ibérica Roka Sticks'n'Sushi Chai Ki

This tapas bar and restaurant on Cabot Roka’s Robata grill is a uniquely Founded by two Japanese brothers Half restaurant, half toddy shop bar, Square has recreated its own little corner Japanese cuisine with its origins in and a Dane, you’re unlikely to find a Chai Ki flies the flag for modern Indian of España in the middle of Canary Wharf, the way fishermen once cooked fish restaurant with a more intriguing fusion soul food, covering almost every hour making you feel a world away from the on boats with different charcoals of cultures. Though sushi and yakitori of the day from early breakfasts to late four walls of your home or office. before sharing with one another dominate the menu (no herring in sight), evening finishes. using their oars. hints of its Danish roots come through Hailing from the North West of Spain, Pans flash with fiery flavours spicing in the ambience, design and materiality the restaurant’s Executive Chef Nacho The whole performance revolves around up dishes in characteristically Keralan of the dining space. “SOPHISTICATED Manzano has infused his menu with a the grill at the centre of the restaurant, fashion (their Hakka Chilli Paneer packs few distinctly Galician notes. There are so you can literally see your meal being Its menu is also introduced with a lick of a serious punch). But, don’t worry, there AND FRIENDLY ALL- the classics of course (no self-respecting prepared. The aromas, sounds, sights Danish charisma. It describes what’s to are also plenty of options for the more tapas restaurant would be complete and flavours are a winning combination come as a union of the ’angelic and the spice-averse. Their Dahi Puri are delicious DAY DINING FOR with Jamones Ibericos y Serrano), but that hits you in every sense – you can’t wicked’, proudly carrying both on either bite-sized morsels of semolina shells, it’s clearly been devised with diners after help but love it. Perfect for those on the shoulder to offer something truly unique. yoghurt and potato that have quickly THOSE WORKING something a little more adventurous than hunt for somewhere more spirited than become a universal favourite. IN, LIVING IN AND the usual fare in mind. the usual go-to. sticksnsushi.co.uk Crossrail Place E14 5AR chai-ki.com VISITING CANARY ibericarestaurants.com rokarestaurant.com Crossrail Place E14 5AR 12 Cabot Square E14 4QQ The Park Pavilion E14 5FW WHARF.”

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Anyone who’s been party to one of the Humble Grape-run Wine Wednesday events at 10 George Street will already be familiar with the wine bar brand’s different approach to pairing and tasting. In characteristically unorthodox fashion, James is not your typical wine buff interviewee – forget noses, legs and HumbleINTERVIEW WITH finishes, and leave those sophisticated palettes at the door. Time James Dawson, Founder to talk marmite, mental maps and Enomatic wine dispensers. and CEO of Humble Grape

What made you choose Canary Wharf JD: The Vertus buildings have Enomatic As if this wasn’t complex enough, for your fifth location? wine dispensers (if you don’t know everyone also has a different mental what that is, look it up – they’re great!). map. Psychology plays a huge part in JD: My office used to be on level 39 at To decide what went in them we had a what people select, something that’s and I always liked tasting with the Vertus team. I gave them so underappreciated. how tidy and efficient the Estate is. The a nice mix of the known and unknown – little zen gardens with the waterfalls in There are guidelines people like to some wines were approachable and them, being able to grab a table outside follow – like heavier foods with heavier easy to drink, others a bit more niche – by the dock… For someone like me coming wines – and I do generally follow that what I call the ’marmite wines’. from South Africa, Canary Wharf feels big kind of thing; but not always. I believe and open; it feels free. Some European What are the recurring events local people should embrace wine more districts are so higgledy-piggledy; residents should be looking out for on openly and do whatever they want. you can’t see the light, you know? your calendar? What else is new in wine? What are I also knew there were a lot of interesting JD: We do three different types of events. the trends we should be looking out independents there – places with real soul Firstly, a very short masterclass where for in the near future? – and I believed Humble Grape could we teach people the basics. Secondly, JD: More natural, unfiltered wines. enrich this makeup and bring something a monthly seated tasting with wine and Some people turn their nose up different at the same time. food. And finally, every second month, when they see sediment in a bottle, we’ll get one of our winemakers over and And being able to offer alfresco drinking is but that just means it hasn’t gone host a wine dinner. This is a real fireside a big bonus. We’re planning on doubling through an aggressive filtration process. chat and 5 course dining experience for the size of our outdoor area so we can You’re also going to see leaner, lower around the £80-£90 mark. give people the best possible experience. alcohol stuff that’s more easy drinking. And if someone wanted us, for example, What do modern wine drinkers demand The wine world is going back to round at 10 George Street’s Parlour, we’d from a wine bar? the ways of our forefathers in some be delighted. respects. Think old school wooden JD: Everyone’s starting to get on top of Why don’t you believe in pairing food barrels, ploughing fields with donkeys provenance and quality now, wanting with wine? Isn’t it a key part of the wine and planting roses beside vineyards to understand where and how their wine drinking experience? to encourage pest-eating ladybirds. is made. Most bars hire wine experts to You make the best wine by not tell you about the wine they love, whereas JD: You can’t really pair wine and food interfering with it too much and just I know it’s more important to find a wine because everyone has a different genetic letting it happen. that you’ll love. structure and taste profile. The whole concept was actually invented by You’re supplying the wine for the self- humblegrape.co.uk Larousse in the 1930s so that they could service bars at all three Vertus buildings. 18-20 Mackenzie Walk, E14 4PH sell more wine. We pair wine to people, How do you go about selecting bottles? not to food. PAGE 94 Grape TOP CANARY WHARF SHOPPING EXPERIENCES THISISVERTUS.COM

Coach Cabot Place

Synonymous with an effortless ’all American’ New York style, Coach’s modern vision and commitment to quality craftsmanship have helped the brand deliver exquisite men’s and women’s clothing collections, collaborating with the likes of Jennifer Lopez and acclaimed artist Jean Michel- Basquiat to instil true originality and individuality into every single piece.

Shopping mall at Jubilee Place, Canary Wharf. SHOP

COS AROUND Jubilee Place Championing timeless, considered design flying in the face of wasteful, wear-it-once Shopping in Canary Wharf means free reign over 150 stores culture, the COS Jubilee Place store offers across 5 malls – one of London’s largest collections of high everyday clothing essentials, leisurewear, footwear, accessories, jewellery and street names, international brands and carefully selected occasion showstoppers for women independents. Here are a just a handful of household names and men. They even publish their own offering some of the best retail experiences on the Estate. magazine to help give you inspiration.

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Kate Spade New York Jubilee Place

Starting out with just 6 handbags in 1993, Kate Spade’s collections have since expanded to cover women’s clothing, shoes, jewellery and even home décor: a true, leading women’s lifestyle brand. Find their Canary Wharf store in Jubilee Place.

Sweaty Betty Jubilee Place

Empowering women with sustainable, breathable, durable fitness wear, lululemon this active lifestyle brand lets you look and feel good from studio to street. Jubilee Place Head to their Jubilee Place store for your new workout get-up, with leggings, With a large store in Jubilee Place, bags, trainers, jackets and just about lululemon is a technical athletic everything between. apparel brand for yoga, running, training and other pursuits. Using functional technology to develop new high-performance fabrics, their range of men’s and women’s wear comes From humble origins, Maje has blossomed in a variety of cooling, quick-drying, Maje into an internationally acclaimed French sweat-wicking designs. Jubilee Place fashion brand. By developing a wide collection ranging from ready-to-wear to accessories it has managed to establish itself as a leading light in the world of accessible luxury. From jumpshorts to bombers, find more than just the expected cuts and styles at their Jubilee Place boutique.

Paul Smith Reiss Samsung Cabot Place Jubilee Place & Cabot Place* Canada Place ’Classic with a twist’ since 1970, Paul Smith treads the thin slackline This truly global fashion brand has Hold pioneering new technology in between high fashion and formal caught the eye of everyone from the palm of your hand at the Samsung wear, delicately balancing a measured 30 31 Canada Place Crossrail Link 1200x1800 CW.indd 1 20/08/2020 16:35 celebs to royalty in its long, 49-year reign. Experience Store at Canada Place eccentricity with creative simplicity. Anyone visiting Reiss in Canary Wharf can (opening November 2020). Experience The Cabot Place store stocks apparel expect impeccable quality and design everything from the latest handsets to for men, women and juniors, along with across a range of celebrated collections. the highest definition QLED TVs, as well as home furnishings to put the finishing expert support from their tech-wise gurus. touches to your apartment. *Women’s clothing only at Cabot Place.

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THE ESTATE’S BIGGER

PICTURE Everyman Cinema, Crossrail Place.

Of course, the Canary Wharf experience doesn’t PURE ENTERTAINMENT begin and end with dining and clothes shopping. Beyond global fashion brands and a coveted line- Everyman Cinema at Crossrail Place brings the big screen to Vertus’ doorstep. It’s Canary Wharf’s home of indie favourites, up of award-winning chefs lie a host of amenities, newly released blockbusters and little-known Art House services and entertainment to enrich your leisure cult classics with those famous plush, red, two-seater sofas. time and help you look and feel your best. Sink in and lose yourself in another world for a few hours. If you’re after something more competitive, Wanyoo is Asia’s largest Esports brand with a café/studio in Crossrail Place that lets gamers pit their skills against one another (and those across the globe) using some of the most advanced Esports equipment. Multiple consoles with over 50 games preloaded on each let you immerse yourself in the heart-pounding world of Call of Duty, take to the FIFA pitch or battle fantastical monsters in World of Warcraft.

For a slower, perhaps more nostalgic pace, slide over to Cabot Square to try your hand at a little old-fashioned shuffleboarding with a decidedly modern edge at Electric Shuffle. A ’souped up’ version of the original pub game, Canary Wharf’s branch automatically keeps score with puck-sensing technology, the interiors decked out with retro switchboards, industrial and Art Deco interior references and even antique clocks. All this makes for an eclectic, electric backdrop to some light competition from brunch right the way through to those late evening finishes.

Electric Shuffle, Cabot Square. Electric Shuffle, Cabot Square.

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HAIR AND BEAUTY HEALTH AND FITNESS

It’s important to squeeze in a little The Estate is also home to household pampering time now and then. Whether names in the London fitness scene. extensions, highlights, tints or toners - Lifestyle brand and work-out mecca or just a quick blow dry and cut – the in equal measure, Barry’s Bootcamp senior stylists at both Jon Hala (Jubilee (in Crossrail Place) prides itself on a Place) and Toni & Guy (One Canada welcoming community feel and body- Square) will take care of you from positive approach to exercise. consultation to T-section. And, while you’re For more specialised training, Sweat by in Canada Place, swing by Blink Brow Bar BXR (in Crossrail Place) sees attendees to get the finishing touches to your look. don the gloves for sparring and strength and conditioning sessions. They also offer yoga and ’Versaclimbing’ cardio workouts for those after something a little less bruising.

Focused on building mental as well as physical strength and endurance, AWAKN’s immersive light choreography and heart-pounding playlist are designed to elevate your work out. Offering advanced boxing, running and lifting-based classes, there’s also a ’no strings attached’ intro pack for Toni & Guy, One Canada Square. the less experienced or those looking to try a new challenge.

Barry’s Bootcamp, Crossrail Place.

And Third Space. Canada Square’s luxury The Bupa Centre on level 0 at health club is Europe’s largest. With an Crossrail Place, the flagship for the Bupa overwhelming assembly of cycle studios, group, offers private GP appointments, boxing rings, weight rooms, cross training travel vaccinations, health and fitness apparatus and spa (with 23m swimming assessments, physiotherapy, sports pool) arranged over its expansive three physician consultations and general, floors, you may find there’s little need to cosmetic and specialist dentistry. They venture anywhere else. even have weekend appointments for when your weekday diary refuses to give.

Third Space, Canada Square. Visit canarywharf.com for the full directory of shops, services and entertainment.

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