Crystal cluster to shine in City

This is the spectacular cluster of crystal-shaped buildings that will become the City's newest architectural landmark.

The £700million Trinity EC3 development in Aldgate will house more than one million square feet of offices, shops, restaurants and public spaces. Due for completion in 2014, it will be located in three glass buildings, ranging from 12 to 24 storeys and linked by glazed canopies.

Developer Beetham says the buildings will run on energy efficient technology that retains heat in winter and cools buildings in summer.

A public roof garden, covered all-weather public plaza and community centre are also planned. Aldgate bus station will be redeveloped and moved to improve connections with the Tube.

The project, designed by architects Foreign Office, was granted planning permission last week.