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COTTONS CENTRE, TOOLEY STREET, LONDON BRIDGE CITY, SOUTHWARK, GREATER LONDON. A bank of computer screens in an office of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the Cottons Centre in London Bridge City.
The Cottons Centre is part of a complex of offices, flats and shops on Tooley Street in London Bridge City built by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group who redeveloped the former Hays Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. It consisted of two symmetrical nine storey units linked by a glass atrium and incorporated extensive leisure facilities including a swimming pool, squash courts, a gymnasium and retail units. Half of the building was fitted out by Laing under a separate management contract for Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. The redevelopment of this area took place over 2 1/2 years between 1985-1988 and included No.1 London Bridge, Cottons, Hays Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street. At the time, it was the biggest building contract in London and was one of the largest construction projects in the country
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This print captures a bank of computer screens in the office of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce at the Cottons Centre, located in London Bridge City. The Cottons Centre is an integral part of a vibrant complex consisting of offices, flats, and shops on Tooley Street. Constructed by Laing Management Contracting for the St Martins Group, this development beautifully transformed the former Hays Wharf site on the south bank of the River Thames. The architectural marvel that is the Cottons Centre comprises two symmetrical nine-storey units connected by a stunning glass atrium. Alongside its impressive design, it also boasts extensive leisure facilities such as a swimming pool, squash courts, and a gymnasium. Additionally, retail units are seamlessly integrated into this multifunctional space. During its construction between 1985 and 1988—a project spanning over two and a half years—the redevelopment not only included No. 1 London Bridge but also encompassed other significant landmarks like Hays Galleria and 29-33 Tooley Street. This ambitious undertaking was hailed as one of London's largest building contracts at that time and stood out as one of the country's most substantial construction projects. Preserved within this remarkable photograph from A© Historic England Archive lies a glimpse into both technological advancements and architectural prowess intertwined with historical significance—an ode to progress captured through lens and time.
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