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Overlooking the burgeoning Canary Wharf business district at the foot of the South Dock, a new highrise development by Mount Anvil and Citystyle Homes is bringing another irregularly shaped tower to London. Designed by SimpsonHaugh and Partners, the 31-storey Dollar Bay encompasses 121 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment units.
The 109-metre residential tower will contain a dedicated fitness space, ground floor commercial outlets, and a calming courtyard garden just steps from the dockside walkway. Each unit will be afforded 1.5-metre-deep winter garden, thanks to the tower's double skin envelope. When residents unwind in these sun-filled spaces, they'll also be taking in views of the skyline and nearby landmarks like the O2 Arena.
The building's unique crystalline form is bound by a central spine. The west facade is defined by a series of undulating panes of glass that replicate a cascading waterfall. Given its proximity to the River Thames, it's an appropriate design choice. The upward-facing glazing will reflect the sky, while the facade elements that are angled downwards will mirror the water, creating a dynamic and ever-changing palette of colours.
Passersby have snapped images of the project as crews speed toward the 2017 delivery date. Dollar Bay has topped out, and as cladding continues to wrap the building, it's beginning to find its place among some of its larger Canary Wharf neighbours.
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