Battersea’s planners had the advantage of scale. But with limited space in central London, the solution for some major projects has been found by looking to the skies. At 239m tall, Landmark Pinnacle in Canary Wharf — designed by the award-winning Squire & Partners — is Britain’s tallest residential tower, with awe-inspiring views.

With a building this tall, records will inevitably be broken. Catering to buyers’ desire for outside space is the UK’s highest tropical garden in a residential settingon the 27th floor. It was inspired by Kew Gardens and is crammed with more than 3,500 plants, while offering stunning views of Canary Wharf.

The building also includes the UK’s highest gym and highest private roof terrace.

Even though the entire site measures less than an acre, it still has room for 752 flats (more than 95 per cent of which have been sold) and 162 serviced apartments.

Prices for a studio start at £559,000, while two bedroom flats cost from £986,750 (landmarkpinnacle.com).