That tower block at Elephant and Castle

[flapjackdavey]

as Ade Edmondson once said

" Elephant and Castle , stick it up your ....... "

what a cheeky fellow . :))

[katie1997]

They won't provide all of it as currently* wind power needs back-up from coal-fired plants.

And whilst I admire the engineering and construction of the structure, I don't much like the finished result either.

All the more reason for increased investment in renewable energy research and technology?

Edited for clarity

[SingingWilks]

Castellos is on Jamaica Road. Turn right out of Bermondsey tube station, keep on the same side of the road and it's nearly the last one in the parade of shops.

Mmm...lovely stuff!

[SingingWilks]

And going back on topic, I really like the new tower block at E&C. If nothing else, it's a good landmark for getting your bearings, will always know where Elephant is now.

[katie1997]

And back off topic...

No WB)B)F - this is more what I had in mind...chilled out dog does yoga (tu)

[woofmarkthedog]

Ohh ...

Joy, "downward dog"

But is that Bikram in a room at 105 degrees

Bikrams triangle ....& "hold"

W**F

*pheeeeeeewwww*

[Tarot]

That picture of the owl, really made me laugh, I have been a bit down lately, and seeing that picture put things in perspective, thanks wolfdogmark,

[woofmarkthedog]

Chin up Tarot...

The future's bright , it's in the cards....

( hey how spooky/ coincidence is that...)

I promise more nonsense , honest

Give me a subject, I'll deride or pick it to pieces ( which ever is easiest )

W**F

[Nero]

The fans will only provide a small fraction of the building's power needs, according to this industry mag.

[Huguenot]

I don't think that the fact that the fans alone don't power the building makes them wrong? They'll always be part of package of measures, no?

I don't think anyone thinks there'll be one magic bullet for lowering emissions.

The interesting question would be how long it takes for the power/carbon generated to exceed the power/carbon invested in creating the turbines - particularly as a fraction of lifetime.

That'll give you a 'real' contribution.

[Keef]

Eyesore.

[The Minkey]

"The interesting question would be how long it takes for the power/carbon generated to exceed the power/carbon invested in creating the turbines - particularly as a fraction of lifetime."

At the risk of de-railing this thread, I believe this is one of the great unknowns about wind turbines in general.

Turbines or not, I'm not a fan of this building. It already looks at home in its current surroundings. It will be interesting to see if its aesthetics are enhanced by new ones.

[Brendan]

It looks like an electric shaver. Not surprising as the precedent to build skyscrapers in the shape of battery powered personal electronics has already been set.

Give it a decade and the aerial view of London should resemble an overflowing toiletry bag.

[Nero]

Huguenot, I only posted that to correct the previous post that stated that the fans would provide all of its power needs, and wasn't wanting to make a point. If we wanted to reduce carbon emissions the best thing would be to consume less and waste less of what we do consume. Can't see it happening, though. Anyway, I think the building is not too pretty but not too ugly either, and will act as a catalyst to revamp E and C.

[Jah Lush]

Who the feck would want to live in a tower block in the Elephant & Castle? I mean really, it's a no brainer. It's shit.

[Keef]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Who the feck would want to live in a tower block

> in the Elephant & Castle? I mean really, it's a no

> brainer. It's shit.

Stupid people. They're out there, and rather worryingly, they're allowed to vote!

[RosieH]

Brendan Wrote:

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> It looks like an electric shaver. Not surprising

> as the precedent to build skyscrapers in the shape

> of battery powered personal electronics has

> already been set.

>

> Give it a decade and the aerial view of London

> should resemble an overflowing toiletry bag.

What the hell kind of hotels are you staying in Brendan? Or have I mistaken your meaning on the battery powered personal electronics?

[Moos]

Property prices have gone up and up around E&C - have a good friend with a well-paying job who wanted to move from Stockwell and couldn't begin to afford Peckham or E&C.

[pk]

Keef Wrote:

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> Jah Lush Wrote:

> --------------------------------------------------

> -----

> > Who the feck would want to live in a tower

> block

> > in the Elephant & Castle? I mean really, it's a

> no

> > brainer. It's shit.

>

>

> Stupid people. They're out there, and rather

> worryingly, they're allowed to vote!

i used to live there and yeah it was a bit shit but it's a walk from the City, 'the Borough', the South Bank and two mainline rail terminals, it's on two tube lines, numerous train lines, god know how many bus routes so if you wanna get somewhere else it's very easy

[Jah Lush]

You mean if you want to get away from there it's easy.

[benjaminty]

There are some amazing flats in the area now at ridiculous prices. The "Shard" effect will spread and the likes of E&C will definitely change and hopefully for the better.

A lot of buildings seem to have a lot of talk about what they do for the environment but they all seem to struggle; Palestra and the removal of their 16 odd turbines being a good example.

[woofmarkthedog]

Keef Wrote:

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> Eyesore.

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Try these...

http://www.firstaidwarehouse.co.uk/pic/280x280/00/77/optrex_eye_drops_sore_eyes_10ml_77.jpg

W**F

[Keef]

I just think that if I was looking to buy a flat, it wouldn't be in a huge tower.

[woofmarkthedog]

Keef Wrote:

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> I just think that if I was looking to buy a flat,

> it wouldn't be in a huge tower.

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No Keef..

I see you as more of a "Homemaker"

http://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/01/57/81/1578166_8dd21710.jpg

Really...

W**F

[Sue]

Jah Lush Wrote:

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> Who the feck would want to live in a tower block

> in the Elephant & Castle? I mean really, it's a no

> brainer. It's shit.

xxxxxxx

But there's a whole regeneration plan for the area, with lots of greenery and trees etc, isn't there?

I think property prices there will continue to rise as the area improves, and it's excellent for transport links.

I wouldn't want to live there now, but in five or ten years time I might.