Vinoly's Glass Chimney Axed From Battersea Design

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Plans to adorn Battersea power station with a 300m-tall glass chimney have been dropped as part of a revamp of the design.rnIt is understood that Treasury Holdings, the developer for the ￡4bn scheme, has caved in to demands to drop the structure.rnThe chimney was the most controversial element of the scheme, which is designed by Rafael Vifioly. Boris Johnson, the London mayor, was said to have been concerned about its scale, and architects and heritage bodies raised the issue of its impact on the London skyline. George Ferguson, a former president of the RIBA, labelled Vinoly a "menace to London".rnUnder Vifioly's plan, the "eco-dome" at the base of the chimney would have pulled fresh air though the buildings below, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling. This was a central part of Treasury Holdings' sustainability strategy.