in light levels was developed. The logic is
very simple: external blinds are very effective in keeping solar gain out of a building,
but unprotected external blinds are not appropriate for a tall building, hence the extra
layer of glass facade on the outside.
As part of the project, a section of London Bridge Station’s concourse was also redeveloped
and the London Bridge Tower has been the stimulus for much of the regeneration
of the surrounding area, now known as the London Bridge quarter.