East London high rise inspired by Star Wars unveiled by European developer

An East London high rise development inspired by Star Wars has been unveiled by a European real estate business.

The Arc, in Shoreditch, is named after the luminescent arches at the entrance. Designed by architects, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, the mixed-use development was inspired by both Star Wars and New York’s Meatpacking District.

Ghelamco, the European real estate business, renowned for the creation of sustainable, energy neutral concepts, is launching The Arc as its first venture into the UK property market. Established in 1985 by Paul Gheysens, the family-owned business is now spearheaded in the UK by his 27-year old daughter Marie-Julie.

Marie-Julie Gheysens, head of UK, international business development at Ghelamco commented: “The firm was set by up my father over 35 years ago and is still a family business today, meaning that we do everything in-house – _a building is our own product from A to Z and we plan everything down to the tiniest detail.

“This level of passion can be seen throughout The Arc and we very much look forward to working on new projects in the UK over the coming months as we strive to create entire environments, with healthcare, wellness and sustainability at the core.”

The Arc will be home to 160,000 sq ft of office and retail space, unifying sustainable design with super-fast fibre smart technology as well as being fully electric. Future office tenants will also benefit from access to the lounge on the 7th floor, whilst a dedicated lobby will sit beside new retailers and a destination restaurant on the ground floor. The lower ground floor will also feature 413 secure cycle spaces within a dedicated cycle hub.

Furthermore, tenants at The Arc will benefit from a suite of first-class amenities, including a dedicated 24/7 concierge team, a lounge area for socialising and working, a 13-seat private cinema room and a state-of-the-art golf simulation room.

Outdoor space at The Arc includes an expansive open-air terrace, private winter gardens, terraces and private balconies.

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