Morris & Co wins approval for hanging gardens in Paddington

Morris Co Sheldon 4 (1)

Planted balconies will be added to one of the earliest offices to complete in canalside development

Morris & Company’s plans to spruce up one of the earliest office buildings in the Paddington Central development have been approved by Westminster council.

The practice will add a series of greenery-covered balconies to 3 Sheldon Square, a 2001 glass and steel building designed by Sidell Gibson.

The proposals, for British Land, will see an external steel structure consisting of nine levels of balconies added to the front elevation.

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