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Hackney city

structure #328628302building

The Arc

existing 79.9 m 22 floors 2024

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Architectural Height79.9 m
Main Roof Height79.9 m
Floors22
Completion2024
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usageresidential, office
Status existing
Address225 City Road
CityHackney
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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