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A world first in housing design , Wardian contains 767 homes including suites , one- and two-bedroom apartments and penthouses . Instantly recognisable by their generous wrap-around balconies and slender profiles , the towers house a grand lobby , 25-metre open air swimming pool , state-of-the-art gym and wellness facilities , with restaurant and retail outlets due to open this year .
Garnering inspiration from the Wardian glass case , which facilitated the transportation of tea plants across the globe , and the subsequent transformation of London ’ s Docklands into the commercial hub we know today , Wardian ’ s luxury suites , apartments and penthouses provide an oasis of calm for residents looking to create their very own botanical living space . With more than a hundred different species of exotic plants from across the world , Wardian reflects the botanic palm houses of Kew Gardens and the Barbican , creating a tranquil oasis home environment .
Featuring stylish and comfortable lounge and dining spaces , as well as a wraparound balcony and fully equipped bar and kitchen , this exclusive resident-only hideout is the perfect space to relax , work , eat and drink among the clouds , enhancing the ‘ outside-in ’ ethos which underpins the development .
Developed by EcoWorld Ballymore and designed by Glenn Howells Architects , Wardian overlooks South Quay in London ’ s Docklands and is a striking new addition to the skyscrapers of Canary Wharf . Offering a serene escape from the urban density below , The Observatory at Wardian is inspired by exotic botanicals , integrating indoor and outdoor living . The Observatory features tropical flowers , plants and trees from around the world , with an enclosed glass plant house entrance at its core , evoking a botanical collector ’ s den .
Issue 52 2022 THE ART OF LUXURY