Stunning images now reveal the new £749 million United States Embassy in Battersea's Nine Elms.

The 12-storey building, in Nine Elms Lane, is the culmination of a ten-year project started in 2008 and was entirely funded by the sale of other American government property in London.

Its budget, including site, development, design and construction, reaches approximately $1 billion.

With shatter-proof glass and other high-tec security features, the building also has a 100ft wide moat surrounding its perimeter.

Councillor Ravi Govindia, leader of Wandsworth Council, gave remarks alongside United States Ambassadors Robert Wood Johnson and William H. Moser at an architectural preview day ahead of its official opening on January 16.

He told Wandsworth Guardian: "We are looking at what were warehouses before – jobs, but not that many in these 400 acres – but we are preserving most of those jobs and adding to it so there will be every type of job in this new town centre that will emerge at Battersea Power Station.

"I think it’s also a transformational moment for this part of the borough, which is going to become part of central London. This is already part of Zone 1, it’s part of the central activities zone (CAZ) for London, it’s got both profile and presence which sort of looks to the centre of London.

"I think it also means the type of businesses that move in here, Apple is a classic example.

Asked, whether there are any companies in particular, he added: "None that I know of, but I do know that there are a number of technology companies looking at space and places around here. Because there is further additional space emerging in Battersea Power Station itself.

"I think that, in your neighbourhood, must be an incredible aspiration for young people to say, ‘Well I too could do it’.

"It’s a challenge for me to make sure that what that does is effectively provide a bridge for young people. So there are huge untold opportunities coming our way."

It is believed that United States President Donald Trump will visit the United Kingdom some time next year to officially commemorate the new building after its move from Grosvenor Square in Mayfair.

While Ambassador Robert Wood Johnson said the US Embassy would welcome Mr Trump, there is currently no date set.