Architects red-faced as London’s newest skyscraper looks VERY rude from above

THE architects of one of London's planned new sky scrapers have been left red faced after it was pointed out it looks like set of male genitals from the air.

The £800 million project named The Spire is set to provide luxury docklands living in the 67-storey complex.

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However the aerial view of the building appears to show a distinct design cock up.

The building looks innocuous enough from the ground and will be the tallest residential building in Western Europe when it is finish, clocking in at 771ft.

The design was supposed to resemble a ship to reflect the areas history in the shipping trade.

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It will also feature a paved piazza, birch tree lined entrances, a dancing fountain and sculptured benches for its residents.

But  website pointed out that despite its grandeur and internal luxury, from above it still bore a resemblance to a large phallus.

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They wrote: "The trifoliate tower rises sleekly into the skies of the Isle of Dogs, not far from the Museum of London Docklands. From this angle, it's a decent addition to the Canary Wharf skyline.

"But passengers coming in to land at City Airport will see it from a different angle (above). If they are as infantile as us, they will see a massive dong."

For those who fancy living in the phallic edifice the chance to register interest in a flat is now available.

But it will be a sizeable investment with prices starting at £595,000.

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