ALBERT EMBANKMENT LIFE AHEAD OF THE CURVE WelcomE to THE CORnICHE From an exclusive address on the south side of the River Thames, The Corniche offers a rare window into one of the most cosmopolitan capitals in the world. Panoramic views over the most important stretch of the river take in every silhouette of the London skyline, from the magnificent Houses of Parliament to the round pods of the London Eye. Below, a slender path winds towards the South Bank, London's world famous riverside ribbon of art and culture. The Corniche is a new landmark on the River Thames – a building to look at and look out from, a sea of curves that mirror those of the river below. World-renowned architectural practice Foster + Partners brings a genuinely global perspective to The Corniche, and the resulting design presents a bold and confident vision of the future. Interior design flows seamlessly from the exterior, converting the building’s elliptical character into curved forms and uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling glazing. Texture, grandeur and space define the interior, which marries art deco heritage with a distinctly modern sensibility. The colour palette is refined, the mood uplifting. The Corniche celebrates ease and recreation with a wealth of luxury amenities, including an infinity pool, spa, private screening room and club lounge with terrace. In so doing, it offers the chance to experience luxury at its best, giving a welcome preview of life ahead of the curve. 01 THE mOST FAmOUS CURVE On THE RIVER From its central location on the Albert Embankment, The Corniche is perfectly placed to capture the unique beauty and personality of the London metropolis. Extraordinary views stretch from across the Thames to the Houses of Parliament in one direction and to the pods of the London Eye in the other. Beyond lies the South Bank and the financial districts of Canary Wharf and the City. Computer-generated image 02 03 A VIEW ADmIRED THE WORLD over Actual view from the 15th floor 04 05 LIVIng mADE BEAUTIFUL Designed by the internationally acclaimed architectural practice, Foster + Partners, the sinuous flow of the balconies at The Corniche echoes that of the river below. Beautifully curved waves encircle the apartments, creating layers that suggest depth and richness and bring a soft romance to the world famous Albert Embankment. Computer-generated image, indicative only 06 07 Swiss Re Headquarters A CITy In A WORLD OF its OWn With its sleek architecture, world-class restaurants and cosmopolitan atmosphere, London is a fascinating and richly diverse city on the global stage. Here, contemporary creativity is set against a backdrop of classical riches, pointing to a history that can be traced back over 2,000 years. The most culturally vibrant of the world's capitals, London gives exclusive access to a lifestyle of unrivalled sophistication. London Eye and Houses of Parliament 08 09 Harrods St Paul's Cathedral HAMPSTEAD HEATH TELECOM TOWER HACKNEY DOWNS L’EPICERIE METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY HIGHBURY HIGHBURY & ISLINGTON DALSTON JUNCTION HACKNEY EMPIRE STRATFORD HACKNEY THE ROUNDHOUSE DALSTON PROUD GALLERIES WESTFIELD CAMDEN MARKET ALMEIDA THEATRE STRATFORD PRIMROSE HILL CAMDEN TOWN HAGGERSTON LONDON 2012 OLYMPIC STADIUM CAMDEN ISLINGTON ST JOHN’S WOOD UPPER STREET CANAL T’S CENTRAL REGEN ST MARTIN’S VYNER ST HOXTON GALLERY KING’S CROSS ST PANCRAS INTERNATIONAL ANGEL HOXTON GEFFRYE MUSEUM STEPNEY SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL VICTORIA MIRO & AFRICAN STUDIES BRITISH LIBRARY GALLERY LORDS SADLER’S WELLS HOXTON SQUARE MUSEUM OF THEATRE CHILDHOOD KING’S CROSS CITY UNIVERSITY WHITE CUBE GALLERY OPEN AIR THEATRE FINSBURY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON EXMOUTH MARKET SHOREDITCH OLD STREET FITZROVIA UNIVERSITY OF LONDON FARRINGDON CROSSRAIL UNIVERSITY OF LONDON REGENT’S PARK BLOOMSBURY CLERKENWELL SHOREDITCH HIGH ST BRITISH ST LUKE’S MUSEUM BRICK LANE BETHNAL GREEN CASS BUSINESS SCHOOL THE BARBICAN CENTRE BROMLEY MARYLEBONE HIGH STREET BY BOW UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL STREET WESTMINSTER CROSSRAIL SPITALFIELDS MARKET PADDINGTON CROSSRAIL MARYLEBONE TOTTENHAM COURT RD HOLBORN CROSSRAIL SHADWELL OXFORD STREET LOCANDA LOCATELLI WHITECHAPEL GALLERY LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS KING’S COLLEGE LONDON SOHO OXFORD STREET CARNABY STREET THEATRE CITY OF LONDON GAUTHIER DISTRICT MARBLE ARCH ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL NEW BOND STREET LE GAVROCHE SOMERSET HOUSE 30 ST MARY AXE WHITECHAPEL CANARY WHARF REGENT STREET CHINA TOWN TOWER OF ROYAL ACADEMY OF ARTS A N K MILLENNIUM LONDON PICCADILLY B BRIDGE HÉLÈNE DARROZE AT THE CONNAUGHT NATIONAL H BURLINGTON GALLERY T MAYFAIR ARCADE U OXO TOWER NATIONAL THEATRE NOBU BERKELEY ST O HAYWARD GALLERY TATE MODERN WAPPING QUEEN ELIZABETH HALL SHAKESPEARE’S TOWER HYDE PARK S GLOBE THEATRE BRIDGE BFI IMAX ST JAMES’S ROYAL SERPENTINE GALLERY HYDE PARK BOROUGH PARK FESTIVAL CORNER GREEN PARK CITY HALL HALL CANARY WHARF THE SHARD LONDON EYE WATERLOO BOROUGH MARKET CANARY WHARF HESTON BLUMENTHAL CROSSRAIL WESTMINSTER FILM MUSEUM BUCKINGHAM ROYAL ALBERT HALL KNIGHTSBRIDGE PALACE HOUSES OF WHITE CUBE GALLERY ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART PARLIAMENT SOUTHWARK WESTMINSTER ROTHERHITHE BERMONDSEY IMPERIAL COLLLEGE KNIGHTSBRIDGE DOCKLANDS SCIENCE SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY MUSEUM V&A MUSEUM NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM VICTORIA BELGRAVIA IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM DAMIEN HIRST GALLERY* SLOANE SQUARE RASOI KING’S ROAD TATE BRITAIN SAATCHI GALLERY CHELSEA COLLEGE OF ART & DESIGN PIMLICO PIMLICO KENNINGTON RANELAGH GARDENS ST GEORGE WHARF PIER GORDON RAMSAY BLUEBIRD VAUXHALL Underground Station THE OVAL Station *Opening 2014 For illustration purposes only and not to scale KENNINGTON PARK CUTTY SARK 10 11 GREENWICH BATTERSEA PARK BATTERSEA POWER STATION PERFECTLy POSITIOnED The Corniche's excellent transport links only enhance its ROAD appeal. Fast, frequent and reliable Underground services transport residents to the financial district of the City and Oval Cricket Ground to the very heart of the West End, enjoyed by theatre 4 minutes audiences and shoppers alike. Less than an hour away, Buckingham Palace London's main international airports provide connections 6 minutes to the rest of the world. The Savoy 7 minutes Somerset House WALK 7 minutes UnDERgROUnD Chino Latino Covent Garden Victoria 3 minutes 8 minutes 4 minutes Vauxhall Underground Station Dinner By Heston Blumenthal Green Park 7 minutes 8 minutes 6 minutes St George Wharf Pier Harrods Westminster 9 minutes 9 minutes 10 minutes Tate Britain Royal Opera House Euston 15 minutes 9 minutes 11 minutes Imperial War Museum Mahiki King’s Cross St Pancras 16 minutes 10 minutes 12 minutes RIVER Houses of Parliament Saatchi Gallery Leicester Square Bankside Pier 17 minutes 10 minutes 13 minutes RAIL 16 minutes London Eye Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Bond Street Waterloo Westminster Millennium Pier 17 minutes 10 minutes 13 minutes 5 minutes 26 minutes Skylon Victoria and Albert Museum Knightsbridge Wimbledon London Eye Millennium Pier 22 minutes 10 minutes 14 minutes 12 minutes 30 minutes AIR Southbank Centre Tate Modern Covent Garden Richmond London Bridge City Pier Battersea Heliport 23 minutes 11 minutes 14 minutes 15 minutes 37 minutes 10 minutes Battersea Power Station Hyde Park Charing Cross Battersea Park Cadogan Pier London City 24 minutes 12 minutes 15 minutes 17 minutes 47 minutes 25 minutes BFI Nobu Canary Wharf London Bridge Canary Wharf Pier Heathrow 25 minutes 12 minutes 24 minutes 17 minutes 49 minutes 40 minutes St James’s Park Kensington Roof Gardens Trafalgar Square Victoria Greenwich Pier Gatwick 26 minutes 14 minutes 24 minutes 20 minutes 60 minutes 53 minutes All timings and distances are given for information only. Based on the From Vauxhall Underground Station From Vauxhall Rail Station From St George Wharf Pier Driving times Transport for London website 2013, Google.co.uk/maps and walkit.com. 12 13 ARCHITECT OF A mORE BEAUTIFUL WORLD Foster + Partners, the celebrated architectural practice of Lord norman Foster, is responsible for the design of iconic buildings the world over. The practice has designed celebrated landmarks such as the Headquarters' for HSBC in Hong Kong and London, Hearst Headquarters in new york and Swiss Re's London Headquarters. The firm, which is as skilled at creating cities and airports as individual buildings, has received more than 600 awards for excellence since its inception in 1967. Its empathetic, sensitive approach continues to transform the skylines of the world's most celebrated cities. The Corniche will be the next chapter of this exciting legacy. British Museum 14 15 DESIgnED FOR A PERFECT VIEW N S AME E R T H V RI SUNSET SUNRISE natural LIgHT The Corniche’s unique shape and orientation allows natural light to pour in from every direction, conveying a beautiful sense of space and depth. There is nowhere better to enjoy panoramic views of the capital than inside its elegantly curved apartments, which express a romantic narrative of free-flowing design. MIDDAY PAnORAmIC gLAzIng Traditional window designs, with their flat profile, make it hard to enjoy a whole vista without being close to the glass. In contrast, the curved shape of the bays at The Corniche give a three-dimensional frame that enhances the "cinematic" quality of the views from within. balconIES In a traditional apartment, the only way to fully enjoy the view is to stand out on the balcony, otherwise hand rails, window frames and balustrades can all but obscure too much of it. In response to this, at The Corniche, the window sill and balcony balustrade are set at a horizontal datum which allows views from within the apartment when seated. By splitting the balustrade into two sections, the lower solid section provides a degree of protection and privacy whilst the glazed top section allows unobstructed views. Computer-generated image, indicative only 16 17 Capital OF culture London Eye Royal Festival Hall Queen Elizabeth BFI IMAX Haywood National Theatre Oxo Tower Tate Modern Shakespeare's The residents of The Corniche will be perfectly positioned Hall Gallery Globe Theatre to enjoy the rich cultural life the South Bank undeniably offers.