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The Economist Building

existing 53.0 m 17 floors 1964

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Building Mass Height53.0 m
Tip Height53.0 m Source: Correspondent John Parkin in the U.K., most likely gathered from planning departments
Architectural Height53.0 m Source: Correspondent John Parkin in the U.K., most likely gathered from planning departments
Roof Height53.0 m Source: Correspondent John Parkin in the U.K., most likely gathered from planning departments
Floors17 Source: Correspondent John Parkin in the U.K., most likely gathered from planning departments
Completion1964
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleinternational style
Address25 St. James's Street
Smart Address25 St. James's Street
CityWestminster
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-27

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    Tristram Compton
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