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Centre Point
 

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Centre Point, London, United Kingdom, Building, House, Structure, Image, Photo, Emporis,View south from Tottenham Court Road - 2006-8-11 (491481)
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Centre Point, London, United Kingdom, Building, House, Structure, Image, Photo, Emporis,Straight up the south side - 2006-8-11 (411307)
(c) Tristram Compton
 
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Identification
Official name Centre Point
Alternative names *
Emporis Building Number 110678
 
Location
Address *
Bordering street New Oxford Street
Postcode *
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Location Map (POI) *
Borough Camden
City London
State England
Country United Kingdom
 
Technical Data
Height (tip) *
Height (struct.) 117 m 385 ft
Floors (OG) 35
Construction start *
Construction end 1967
 
Building in General
Type of construction skyscraper
Architectural style *
Status existing [completed]

Facts
- The construction cost was £5.5m.
- On completion, Centre Point proved unpopular and remained unlet for twelve years.
- The tower is constructed from pre-cast concrete sections and at the time was the world's tallest pre-cast concrete office building.
- As part of a renovation programme, the base of the tower has been wrapped in a glass envelope to provide a modern reception area and improved access.
- Centre Point was one of London's first tall buildings to be built on large diameter deep piles.
- The building is Grade II Listed.

Companies involved in this Building*
Architect:
R. Seifert & Partners

Other companies:
Harry Hyams.