With planning permission being granted for building projects further away from the city's two financial districts, London's skyline is going to transform over the next three years.
We listed some of the most striking developments across the city that are set for completion by 2020.
While Stratford, Canary Wharf, and Lambeth appear to be the most dominant areas in terms of up-and-coming buildings, new skyscrapers will be cropping up all across London, including two new high-rises in the heart of the City itself.
From Paddington to Stratford, here are the buildings shaking up the city's skyline right now.
The Scalpel, the City — 2017
Designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), the tower at 52 Lime Street will be 190m tall, with 35 floors of offices above ground and mezzanine levels, and include a public square which leads onto the area shared by the Lloyd's of London and Willis buildings.
The "Scalpel"— which is due for completion in 2017 — was designed as a visual counterpart to the neighbouring "Cheesegrater" building, and is slanted in order to not disturb the closely guarded view of St Paul's Cathedral.
Chelsea waterfront, Chelsea — 2019
Designed by architect Sir Terry Farrell, Chelsea Waterfront will include two glass residential towers of 37 and 25 storeys, three riverside buildings arranged around landscaped gardens and the redevelopment of the Lots Road Power Station. The development will also include shops, restaurants, and bars together with a residents' gym.
Keybridge House, Lambeth — 2017
Due for completion this year, Keybridge will be the UK’s tallest residential brick tower. Designed by Allies and Morrison, it will include eight-storey Keybridge House, and Keybridge Lofts, which stands 37 storeys, adding a unique red-brick building to the sea of glass skyscrapers in Vauxhall. Inside, it will host a club lounge, landscaped gardens, a swimming pool, gym and spa with sauna and steam room.
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