18 Blackfriars also known as "The Round" is an approved mixed-use skyscraper development in Bankside, London. Designed by Foster and Partners the scheme includes two skyscrapers, an office tower rising 48 storeys to and a 44 storey residential tower reaching . The office tower will be the tallest building of the emerging skyscraper cluster around Bankside.
Background Proposals for redevelopment of the site were first brought forward in 2008 and then in 2016. In 2021, the site was acquired by Hines and the scheme designed by Fosters and Partners was presented in 2023. Planning permission was granted in 2024. In 2025, work was delayed as amendments were made to the plans, construction is expected to be completed by 2030.
See also
One Blackfriars Southbank Tower
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