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V A L I A N T TOWER Welcome to South Quay Plaza, the spectacular new development by Berkeley. Perfectly located amongst the leaders in global fi nance, on the doorstep of an exceptional leisure and retail destination, SQP has the world at its feet. Bold and exciting, it off ers unparalleled living in London’s most vibrant new destination. Designed for those with particularly discerning taste, every last detail has been considered to exacting standards to off er the very best of London living. Introducing a step change in lifestyle for the area, SQP’s acres of verdant waterside gardens and outstanding residents’ amenities exceed expectations at every level. Never settle for less. Never Compromise. 2 1 CONTENTS Introduction4 The8 Local Area An overview Explore the surrounding of this prestigious area of South Quay Plaza development by Berkeley and all it has to offer 26The Building 32The Amenities Discover the finer details Immerse yourself in that make this iconic the luxuries of modern building so unique London living 52The Apartments 76Designed for Life Detailing the layouts of the At Berkeley, our customers studios, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom are at the heart apartments and specifications of all our decisions 2 3 LONDON LOOKS EAST There is over 1 million sq.ft of world-class retail space in Canary Wharf The area is home to more than of highly97 specified acres architecture and public spaces Canary Wharf promises to bring an additional 110,000to the area by the yearjobs 2031 Bringing the total number of people working in the area to 215,000 The new Crossrail station descends 6 storeys and is one of the largest passenger hubs in London 4 5 Canary Wharf Crossrail Th e O 2 Canary Wharf Greenwich A landmark building in every sense, SQP is a striking addition to the Canary Wharf skyline. Elegantly rising above its surroundings, its jewel-like facades have been rotated by forty-fi ve degrees to maximise views in every direction. Iconic in its simplicity, SQP delivers life in a diff erent league to residents who look for excellence every time. Canary Wharf Pier 6 7 A gateway to London, the River Th ames has always been a lifeline through the city. It established London as a pivotal trade port that helped to forge an empire. For over 350 years, Docklands was the industrial centre of the city. A hive of business, it witnessed © PLA Collection/Museum of London construction on an unparalleled scale while exotic commodities were exchanged in the bustling wharves. With spectacular high-rise Repairs to the quay on South West India Dock architecture and some of the best shopping facilities in London, A photograph of a group of workers carrying out modern-day Canary Wharf is much the same. some repairs to the quayside near ‘M’ Shed, 1947 South West India Dock. © PLA Collection/Museum of London Map of the River Th ames from London Bridge to Woolwich Deliveries to ‘M’ Shed, South East India Dock In the early 19th century, a faster route to the Port of London ‘M’ Shed, later renamed Shed 19 was truly cutting-edge at the was made possible through the opening of a canal. Over time, time of its construction. Its vast proportions provided modern 1802 this evolved into South Dock, an integral part of Docklands. 1967 facilities for the Ben Line Steamers when it was opened. 8 9 Canary Wharf and its environs are undergoing momentous change. No longer solely a fi nancial hub, the area’s massive potential is now being realised. Plans are already well underway to double Canary Wharf in size. Better connected than ever before, it is quickly becoming a space that is full of life and ripe with opportunity for those wishing to invest in a truly dynamic part of London. SQP is leading the way with this location-defi ning development, setting new benchmarks for Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf’s brand new station for Crossrail has also been designed by our architectural partners Foster+Partners and is a short walk from SQP. A connection point with the Jubilee Line as well as the Docklands Light Railway allows for seamless travel across London. 10 11 BANK GREEN For The City PARK 13 minutes For The Mall 13 minutes ALL SAINTS Jubilee Docklands WESTFERRY EAST INDIA Line Crossrail Light Railway POPLAR BLACKWALL WEST INDIA QUAY CANARY WHARF PIER CANARY Canary Wharf Canary Wharf South Quay CANARY WHARF NELSON For SQP For SQP For SQP DOCK PIER WHARF CANARY WHARF HERON QUAYS London Bridge Heron Quays 6 mins 2 mins Liverpool Street SOUTH NORTH QUAY GREENWICH Southwark 7 mins 8 mins Canary Wharf 3 mins CROSSHARBOUR Waterloo 9 mins Farringdon West India Quay GREENLAND PIER 9 mins 4 mins Westminster 11 mins MUDCHUTE Limehouse 6 mins Green Park BOND WESTMINSTER MASTHOUSE TERRACE PIER 13 mins Bond Street ISLAND For St. James’s Palace, Buckingham Palace GARDENS 11 mins Shadwell STREET and the Houses of Parliament Bond Street 10 mins 15 mins For world class retail 11 minutes MAZE GREENWICH HILL PIER 15 minutes Crossrail (2018) Underground Bank CUTTY Baker Street Heathrow Airport DLR SARK (11 minutes with Crossrail) River Bus 18 mins 40 mins 13 mins National Rail Canary Wharf is a fantastic place to call home. Connected in all directions, it is a meeting point for the Docklands Light Railway and Jubilee Line, and the new Crossrail brings SQP closer to central London and the West End, linking to Bond Street in just 15 minutes. Further connections by road, river and air allow for easy exploration of London and beyond. All times are approximate. Source www.tfl .gov.uk 12 13 GOING UP IN THE WORLD SQP is perfectly located for easy access to London City Airport, London’s most central airport. A short taxi ride away, it off ers fast, convenient travel to destinations across the UK, Europe and the USA. Signifi cant investment and extension means that London City Airport off ers London’s quickest check-in and transfer times, making journeys smoother and more enjoyable than ever. 47 destinations across Europe and America. 14 15 Historically renowned for trading exotic spices and sugar in its famous docks, Canary Wharf now boasts some of the most exciting dining experiences in London. Attracting fi ne culinary talent from across the globe, the inspiring choice of bars and restaurants caters for every palate and occasion, bringing the best ingredients together to create a new gastronomic destination in the East of London. BOISDALE IBERICA ONE CANADA SQUARE Celebrating the best things in life, local hotspot With deep, sumptuous interiors and a fascinating It’s not just the exquisite French a la carte Boisdale makes for an evening of epicurean delights. array of all things Spanish, Iberica is a masterclass menu that has put One Canada Square fi rmly in modern tapas. on London’s gastronomic map. Drink in the city views from the whisky bar, oyster bar and cigar library while relaxing to some Th e menu has been curated by Executive Chef Th e bottomless brunches served here are the of the best jazz music London has to off er. Nacho Manzano of Michelin starred Casa Marcial talk of the town and make this the ‘go-to’ place and Star La Salgar fame. in Canary Wharf. PLATEAU TOM’S KITCHEN ROKA SQP isn’t the only place to boast incredible views As if gaining two Michelin stars by the age of 26 Sit back amongst highly glamorous bamboo of Canary Wharf. Situated on the fourth fl oor of isn’t enough, Tom Aikens has arrived in Canary and polished wood surroundings to savour the Canada Place, Plateau is split between an elegant, Wharf to provide a brilliant British menu in contemporary Japanese robatayaki cuisine on unashamedly formal dining space and an informal relaxed surroundings. Tom’s light, contemporary off er. Choose from sushi and sashimi, exquisite bar and grill. Th is vibrant lunch spot is the ultimate touch elevates seasonal food to a standard worthy snacks or specialities such as cedar-roast in Manhattan-style dining at Canary Wharf. of only the very fi nest ingredients. baby chicken. 16 17 Aquascutum English Tailoring Orlebar Brown Canary Wharf not only rivals the City and the Aspinal French Connection Pandora of London West End as a place to do business, but also Gant Paul Smith as a place for the business of shopping. Bang & Olufsen Godiva Pretty Ballerinas Five separate malls accommodate over 120 shops, bareMinerals Hotel Chocolat Reiss where every requirement from an artisan baguette Bobbi Brown Jaeger Rituals... to a cut diamond can be sourced. Th e world’s best Boss brands are all here, off ering discerning shoppers Jo Malone Sandro Paris Brown’s London London an array of chic fashion, traditional craftsmanship Space.NK Cadenzza Kiehl’s and tailoring, fi ne jewellery and watches, home Sweaty Betty interiors and luxuries for beauty and pampering. Castle Fine Art e K o o p l e s Sytner Cath Kidston Kurt Geiger omas Pink Charbonnel Les Trois Soeurs et Walker T i a n y & C o . L’Occitane Charles Fish T.M.Lewin MAC Charles Tyrwhitt Watches Maje of Switzerland Th e beauty of Canary Wharf Church’s English shopping is that its retailers Michael Kors Waterstones off er you everything from Shoes a daily espresso to something Crockett & Jones Molton Brown e White designed to last a lifetime. Company David.M.Robinson Monica Vinader Whittard Dunhill Montblanc of Chelsea Emmett London Myla Wolford 18 19 CANARY WHARF SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE Providing a backdrop for invited artists Th e Globe opened in 1997 and from across the globe, Canary Wharf is shows plays from Shakespeare’s a showcase for inspirational experiential extensive catalogue at this modern art installations.