Tall Buildings
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Tall buildings within the city have the potential, both individually and in clusters to reinforce the identity of a place through the creation of uplifting architecture and in the form of clusters of tall buildings the development of pleasing skylines when viewed from afar, which is of particular importance to the City’s waterfront setting. In addition, major structures, such as the giant cranes of the container port represent significant landmarks which contribute to the distinct identity of a great maritime city
As a large urban area, Southampton contains a number of tall buildings such as Moresby Tower at Ocean Village, Centenary Quay Tower, Woolston and the tower blocks at Weston Shore. There are also key historic landmarks such as the campanile of the Civic Centre and the spires of St Michael’s and St Mary’s Churches in the city centre, and the spires of Holy Trinity, Millbrook; Holy Saviour, Bitterne and Christ Church, Fremantle, which provide legible landmarks that have a positive visual influence which stretches well beyond their immediate context.
The Council would like to further support the delivery of architecturally uplifting tall and landmark buildings to enhance Southampton’s sense of identity, reinforcing a distinctly recognisable place, particularly with regard to the waterfront setting of the city.
For illustrative purposes only (i.e. these are not actual plans), see the below 3D model clips which show how tall buildings could be used to create a more distinct and interesting skyline for Southampton.
Southampton skyline today:
Example of how new tall buildings (yellow) could make the city skyline more distinctive (illustrative only - not actual plans):
