Design Buy Build Issue 42 2020 | Page 86

Roofing, Cladding & Facades Reynaers helps to create panoramic views across London Located in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the Square Mile in the City of London, Royal Mint Gardens sits between the past, the present and the future, adjoining Tower Bridge and the Tower of London. The new site offers panoramic viewpoints over the timeless Thames and London’s iconic skyline and is situated in a privileged position steeped in history. This luxurious development offers the ultimate in modern city living. Designed by Farrells and combining visionary architecture with innovative engineering, Reynaers is working with developer IJM Land and façade contractor Staticus to supply frameless glazing that offers uninterrupted views across London’s skyline and maximises natural light. Royal Mint Gardens is spread across three blocks, Rosemary, Lavender and Sage and the project is due to be completed in December 2019. 86 The project has been particularly challenging given the close proximity of existing transport infrastructure, but measures have been put in place to minimise any potential disruption; an existing underground railway viaduct was demolished as part of the enabling works for the site, while the overground line was retained and remained in use. Additionally, an encapsulation structure has been installed over the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) Bank line, which