group ABOUT US PROJECTS BRANDS REGIONS TECHNOLOGIES NEWS & MEDIA CONTACTS 22 Bishopsgate London | United Kingdom BUSINESS AREA Exteriors BRAND Gartner STATUS Completed ARCHITECT PLP Architecture The Concept At a height of 278 m (912 ft), 22 Bishopsgate is the tallest skyscraper in the City of London and the tallest skyscraper worldwide that features a particularly sustainable Closed Cavity Façade (CCF). Gartner cladded the office tower with 67,000 sqm (721,200 sq ft) of closed double-skin façade with story-high units that are limited to a minimum depth not exceeding 250 mm (9 27/32”). The closed cavity of the highly transparent glass units accommodates motorized dual-color Venetian blinds providing sun and glare protection. The 23-sided, faceted glass body is shaped to respect the town-scape views and makes a strong and calm backdrop to the surrounding towers and to the neighboring historic buildings of the Bank of England. The story-high (4,040 mm / 159 1/16”, 3,550 mm / 139 49/64” or 3,890 mm / 153 5/32”) façade units with their individual widths feature structural glazing sealing and Low-E coating on the inside and LSG panes with selective coating on the outside which are glued directly to the thermally broken framework without carrier frame. HEIGHT 278 m / 912 ft 62 stories tall The entrance hall is a multi-level foyer conceived as an art gallery with curated temporary art exhibits. Permanent installations adorn the building, such as Alexander Beleschenko’s glass canopies. In addition to the canopies along Bishopsgate and above the main entrance, with a total of 115 LSG panes, the British artist Alexander Beleschenko has adorned a further approx. 50 insulating glass panes of the lobby façade as well as several wind mitigation screens. All glass panes have received ceramic digital print according to his file templates. The Project Scope of Work Design & engineering, manufacture and installation of 67,000 sqm (721,200 sq ft) of closed double skin façades with storey-high units. CCF for the main cladding and steel stick system façade for the entrance area (levels 00 - 02). Inside the closed cavity, between the highly transparent glass units, motorized dual color Venetian blinds provide sun and glare protection. Technical Details Technology # Stick System # Unitized System # Double Skin Façade # Closed Cavity Façade # mfree-SCCF Material # Aluminum and Glass # Steel Integration # Blind # Sun Shading LOCATE PROJECT CREDITS MEDIA & AWARDS More Information Get in contact with us to know more about the project FIND YOUR CONTACT TAGS: EXTERIORS COMPLETED HOSPITALITY RESTAURANT OFFICE + HQ OFFICE RETAIL RETAIL FAÇADE 251 - 300 M LONDON UNITED KINGDOM EUROPE GARTNER Related Projects Go to prev slide Go to next slide 01 85 ARCHITECTTECHNOLOGYLOCATION The Francis Crick Institute London HOK COMPLETED 4 Cannon Street London PLP Architecture COMPLETED This website uses technical cookies to improve your browsing experience and third-party analytics cookies to collect aggregate statistical information. If you want to learn more or withdraw your consent, please refer to the cookie policy. By closing this banner or continuing to browse on our website you agree to the use of cookies. About Us Profile History Core Business Business Model Global Presence Sustainability Financials & Governance Careers Projects Projects Hub Featured Projects Brands Regions America Europe Asia-Pacific Middle East Technologies Solutions Overview Sustainability & Energy Safety & Security Comfort Alternative Materials Innovation & Research News & Media News Video Gallery Press Releases In The Media Contacts Corporate Data Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Employee Links © 2021 Permasteelisa S.p.A. | All rights reserved