Canary Wharf, with a working population of 120,000 and global clout as a financial centre, is as big as many towns but is only 30 years old. It was developed as a modern alternative to London’s oldest financial centre around the Bank of England. As the site has filled up with a cluster of office towers and public spaces, the character of the area has gradually transformed. Once regarded as a self-contained business district, it has become increasingly porous, becoming an active part of the city. Guided by a leadership team that has been with the project since the first development, Canary Wharf has grown in scale and variety. The public spaces, the shops, the bars and restaurants, and the public art and performance programmes bring life to the area.

One Park Drive has been designed to work both in the existing context, and also that of the future. At first it will be a freestanding landmark. Eventually it will form part of a pattern of streets and parks, as the urban qualities of the area mature. It will also create a richly varied interior world, offering high-ceilinged loft spaces in which to sit and watch the ripples on the surface of the water of the dock from which it rises, and at higher levels to stand on a terrace and see as far as the horizon – looking east as far as the Essex marshes, and west to the City of London’s skyline.

The Loft apartments are located on floors two to nine and feature interiors by Bowler James Brindley. The Lofts are designed to make the most of the connection to the surrounding green spaces and waterfront, with generous wraparound terraces framed by fluted terracotta panels. These apartments also feature contemporary, free-flowing spaces, complete with sliding walls, cool resin floors and unique mother-of-pearl clad bathrooms.

Usually, the best apartments are placed on top of the building for the best views but this is not the case here. The Loft Apartments have great layouts, which makes them really unique, plus - the residents can enjoy water views.

Cluster apartments form the heart of the building, located on floors nine to 32. With striking interiors by Goddard Littlefair, the Cluster typology contains the greatest variety, with the lower levels connected to the parks and water; the higher floors with the sky.

The higher Bay apartments benefit from double-height terraces set back into the building. Designed by Goddard Littlefair, the Bay apartments offer large, luxurious spaces. Interior finishes include exposed concrete walls, profiled timber panelling, pivoting doors and natural stone that creates a calm and elegant feel.

One Park Drive will offer state-of-the-art amenities split over the ground and first floors. Residents will benefit from a spacious entrance lobby with 24-hour concierge services, a library, cinema room and lounge on the ground floor. The first floor houses an exclusive residents-only health club stunning views of the surrounding parks, gardens and water. The space includes a 20-metre pool, gym, studio space, spa and sauna