London city planners have given a controversial new landmark the green light. Dubbed "The Tulip", the glass viewing tower will rise over 300 metres above the UK capital. Designers Foster + Partners say the building will become western Europe's second-tallest tower and will only be beaten by the nearby "Shard" building. FOSTER + PARTNERS The "Tulip" will rise over 300 metres above the UK capital. Some say the building will block views of the Tower of London, and there are concerns from London City airport that it would interfere with radar coverage, reports Reuters.

Source: Stuff April 02, 2019 20:26 UTC