Pan Peninsula Explained

Pan Peninsula
Location:Canary Wharf, Isle of Dogs, London,
United Kingdom
Address:70 Marsh Wall, London, E14 9HQ, United Kingdom
Coordinates:51.5001°N -0.0179°W
Start Date:2005
Completion Date:2008
Opened Date:February 2009
Roof:1480NaN0 (East Tower)
1220NaN0 (West Tower)
Floor Count:48 (East Tower)
38 (West Tower)
Architect:Skidmore, Owings and Merrill
Structural Engineer:WSP Cantor Seinuk
Developer:Ballymore Group

Pan Peninsula, also known as 1 Millharbour, is a residential development on the Isle of Dogs, London located near South Quay DLR station. Pan Peninsula is one of several high-rise residential developments that have been constructed on the Isle of Dogs.[1] It was arguably the first “Ultra Luxury” development in Canary Wharf.[2]

Design

Pan Peninsula consists of two towers—the taller East tower is 148m (486feet) and 48 storeys, surpassing the towers of the Barbican Estate and one of three joint 44th-tallest buildings in London as of March 2023. The shorter West tower is 122m (400feet) and 38 storeys tall.[3] The East tower was topped-out in September 2007. Both buildings were completed in 2008, with the first residents moving in from early 2009.[4]

The project was designed by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill and was developed by Irish property firm Ballymore.[5]

The towers are connected by a reception area containing a concierge foyer, multi-floor gym, private cinema and terraced restaurant. The 48th floor of the East tower houses a cocktail bar which is open to residents and their guests.[6] The tops of the towers have been designed to resemble lanterns, providing strong LED lighting features that are very visible on the skyline and gradually change colour.[1]

Apartments

The West Tower contains 430 units, while the East Tower houses 356 units. The towers house mainly two-bedroom, one-bedroom and studio apartments, all containing balconies. The studio apartments are relatively small, containing storage space in the majority of the finished walls, and a fold-up bed that locks into the wall space, creating a dining room environment. In 2006, the penthouse was sold for £7 million.[5]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pan Peninsula – More Than Just A Landmark . Johns & Co . 2 March 2023.
  2. https://www.canarydevelopment.com/pan-peninsula-ballymore/#overview-of-the-development Pan Peninsula – Ballymore
  3. Web site: Skyscraper Center . Skyscraper Center . 2 March 2023.
  4. Web site: Residents Association . Pan-Peninsula.com . 2 March 2023.
  5. News: Dovkants . Keith . 2 October 2008 . Credit Crunch Towers . Evening Standard . en . 2 March 2023.
  6. Web site: Pan Peninsula . Ballymore Group . 2 March 2023.