BORIS JOHNSON TOPS OUT
It was not without some initial hesitancy that we agreed to work on a Topping Out event on Wharf Road, Paddington Basin with guest of honour Mayor Boris Johnson.
Having spent the last five years producing brand, marketing and tender submission films for clients such as The Crown Estate and Foster and Partners, plus organising historic launch events at the British Museum for the likes of (the) Zaha Hadid and Omniyat Properties, we thought we knew pretty much everything about property development- but what on earth, do people do at a Topping Out Party?
Luckily wikipedia put our over-active imaginations to rest...
'a non-religious but formal ceremony is often held to commemorate this milestone in the construction of a building. The ceremony is often parlayed into a media event for public relations purposes.'
Over the past few months The Bank have been involved filming or producing numerous Topping Out Ceremonies across London and the South-East. Ranging from the uber-luxury world of Candy & Candy's landmark development, 'One Hyde Park' to high-tech office buildings in Paddington Basin.
Please note 'Topping Out' should not be confused with a dish served for the Bullingdon Club involving home made mash potatoes and a lap dancer.
For further information, please contact richardg@thebank.co.uk
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