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A 305-meter-tall tulip will soon grow in the middle of London

London attracts tourists with many attractions such as Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and the London Eye. Those of you who will go to the capital of Great Britain only in a few years, you may already be able to see the massive building in the shape of a tulip.

Skyscraper Plans "The Tulip” (Tulip) are no longer a secret. 305-meter tourist attraction, which should London benefits from a cultural and economic point of view, it was ordered by the investment group Saffron designed by an architectural firm Foster + Partners.

Tulipan will be built in the immediate vicinity of the skyscraper 30 St Mary Axe. According to the architect Norman Foster with its help, London will anchor itself at the top of the list of the most advanced cities in the world.

Jacob J. Safra, Director of Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd, is particularly impressed by Tulipan's elegance and delicacy, which perfectly complements the building next door.

For now, the creators are still waiting for a certificate for the execution of the project. Construction will ideally start within the year 2020 and finished 5 years later.

Visitors will see London from different vantage points. They will be waiting for them at the top of the skyscraper bridges and glass jars, while they will be able to drive along the facade of the building right from the gondola. They will also offer a wonderful view of the city a bar and restaurant.

The architects didn't even forget to take care of the environment, because it will Energy consumption thanks to high-quality glass and efficient building systems minimized. It can be found on the ground floor of the building a park with a two-story pavilion and a garden.

The facility will also be used for educational purposes. 'Classroom in the sky' will host every year 20.000 pupils from London public schools.

Plans for the new building will be exhibited in London at beginning of December 2018.

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