London

Why Is London So Low Rise?

The unpopularity of a fourteen-storey building ushered in legislated restrictions on the height of buildings, ensuring the dominance of the low-rise status quo. That said, this account perhaps indicates a long-standing feature of Britain’s architectural mentality. Why are there no high rises in London? Currently, London only has 33 Skyscrapers (ie buildings 40 floors and …

Why Is London So Low Rise? Read More »