Empress State Building, Lillie Road
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Empress State Building, Lillie Road
Image: © Stephen Richards Taken: 30 Apr 2016
Y-shaped with concave sides. Built c1962 to the design of Stone, Toms & Partners, its 320 feet making it briefly London's tallest building. In c2003 it was increased by three floors, including a rooftop bar, Orbit, and the brise soleil was added to the south facade. Currently occupied largely by the Metropolitan Police.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.487393
Longitude
-0.199757