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Southwark city

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structure #333243636building

Palestra

existing 56.3 m 12 floors 2006

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Tip Height56.3 m
Architectural Height56.3 m
Roof Height48.9 m
Floors12
Completion2006
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address197 Blackfriars Road
Smart Address197 Blackfriars Road
CitySouthwark
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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  1. Photo 304-825-315
    Photo 304-825-315
    Tristram Compton
  2. Photo 702-056-440
    Photo 702-056-440
    Tristram Compton
  3. Photo 198-398-217
    Photo 198-398-217
    Tristram Compton
  4. Photo 828-372-979
    Photo 828-372-979
    Tristram Compton
  5. Photo 128-998-082
    Photo 128-998-082
    Tristram Compton
  6. Photo 540-219-766
    Photo 540-219-766
    Tristram Compton
  7. Photo 851-771-097
    Photo 851-771-097
    Tristram Compton
  8. Photo 346-168-794
    Photo 346-168-794
    Tristram Compton
  9. Photo 982-388-145
    Photo 982-388-145
    Tristram Compton

Construction calendar

28 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2006.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 2 2
2005 10 3 4 3
2006 16 14 2
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