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Tower Hamlets city

structure #191403018building

Discovery Dock East

existing 77.5 m 24 floors 2005

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Tip Height77.5 m
Architectural Height77.5 m
Roof Height77.5 m
Floors24
Completion2005
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address3 South Quay Square
Smart Address3 South Quay Square
CityTower Hamlets
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 722-932-480
    Photo 722-932-480
    Cesar Serrano
  2. Photo 449-101-647
    Photo 449-101-647
    Tristram Compton
  3. Photo 419-802-132
    Photo 419-802-132
    Tristram Compton
  4. Photo 329-031-033
    Photo 329-031-033
    Tristram Compton
  5. Photo 819-033-707
    Photo 819-033-707
    Jonathan Smith
  6. Photo 295-049-582
    Photo 295-049-582
    Jonathan Smith
  7. Photo 729-658-318
    Photo 729-658-318
    Jonathan Smith

Construction calendar

30 construction-phase photos across 2002 to 2004.

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2002 3 3
2003
2004 27 11 1 3 8 4
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