The project is aiming for BREEAM Outstanding certification.

Wedoany.com Report-Mar 1, AXA IM Alts, a firm specializing in alternative investments, has proposed constructing a biodiverse office building at 63 St Mary Axe in London, UK. The planned 46-storey structure will offer around 635,000 square feet of space, featuring a new park and a versatile auditorium at ground level, along with other public facilities.

The company noted that this project marks its fifth office development in London since 2012. Designed by local firm Fletcher Priest Architects, the 176-meter-high building will provide garden access with over 100 new trees on every office floor.

To shape this project, AXA IM Alts consulted with more than 350 local community groups and stakeholders to understand their preferences and needs. These conversations influenced the design of public areas, including Camomile Park, which will expose a hidden part of the ancient Roman London Wall.

Camomile Park will link the ground level to a network of landscaped walkways and balconies, spanning six storeys and tracing the original route of the London Wall. The building will also house food and beverage outlets, with designated areas for social enterprises to train adults pursuing careers in food and hospitality.

AXA IM Alts highlighted that the fully electric, fossil-fuel-free building aims to meet high sustainability standards, targeting Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method (BREEAM) Outstanding, National Australian Built Environment Rating System 5 Star, and net-zero operational carbon certifications.

Rob Samuel, AXA IM Alts UK development head, stated: “Our plans for 63 St Mary Axe reflect AXA IM Alts’ close collaboration with local community stakeholders and our extensive track record of delivering forward-thinking, flagship office developments in London. Designed as a low-carbon building for future generations, 63 St Mary Axe will help to address the significant shortage of high-quality, modern, sustainable and amenity-rich workspaces, not just in the city but across central London as a whole.”

The proposal reflects a focus on sustainable design and community engagement, aiming to enhance London’s office landscape with environmentally conscious and publicly accessible features.