介绍:
London’s next super-tower revealed
unveil v. 揭幕，显露
skyscraper n 摩天大楼
cluster n. 群；簇；丛；串 v. 群聚
eclipse n. 日蚀，月蚀；黯然失色 vt. 使黯然失色；形成蚀
landmark n. 陆标，地标；里程碑
commission n. 委员会；佣金；vt. 委任；委托制作
desperately adv. 拼命地；绝望地；极度地
tout v. 招徕，兜售
Plans have been unveiled for the City of London's tallest tower: a 300-meter tall office building to be called 1 Undershaft.
The skyscraper, designed by London's Eric Parry Architects, will be located at the center of cluster of towers in the capital's historic financial district. At 309.6m, it will eclipse the City's existing 21st century landmarks, known to Londoners as "the Cheesegrater" at 122 Leadenhall Street (224m) and "the Gherkin" at 30 St Mary Axe (180m).
The 73-floor structure has been commissioned by Singapore-based Aroland Holdings. Architect Eric Parry, 63, says its square-based design is intended to provide "quality office space that is desperately needed in the capital."
The architect and developers are also touting fresh views of the capital from the top and the base. At the summit, it will host a free public viewing gallery and restaurant, while the bottom of the ·tower will be raised 10m above ground to create new public space below.
