Plans have been submitted for a new 305-metre-high tower in London.

The J Safra Group and Foster + Partners application proposes a new public cultural attraction, The Tulip, featuring an education facility and enhancing its neighbouring building, The Gherkin.

National curriculum topics will be delivered at the facility, located at the top of the building, using innovative tools to bring the city's history to life.

The Tulip's viewing galleries will offer visitors sky bridges, internal glass slides and gondola pod rides on the building's façade.


A sky bar and restaurants with 360-degree views have also been proposed.

The development aims to extend The Gherkin's public realm further with a new pocket park and a two-storey pavilion offering a publicly accessible rooftop garden.

Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman, Foster + Partners said: "Continuing the pioneering design of 30 St Mary Axe, the Tulip is in the spirit of London as a progressive, forward-thinking city. It offers significant benefits to Londoners and visitors as a cultural and social landmark with unmatched educational resources for future generations."

Jacob J Safra added: "We are delighted to benefit from the exceptional talent of Foster + Partners in bringing to London this world-class visitor attraction. The Tulip's elegance and soft strength complements the iconic Gherkin. We are confident in London's role as a global city and are proud to offer its schoolchildren a state-of-the-art classroom in the sky to appreciate London's history and dynamism."

(CM/MH)