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structure #390989857building

The Willis Building

existing 124.8 m 28 floors 2007

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Tip Height124.8 m
Architectural Height124.8 m
Roof Height124.8 m
Floors28
Completion2007
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address51 Lime Street
Smart Address51 Lime Street
CityCity of London
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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    Tristram Compton
  2. Photo 305-099-915
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Construction calendar

173 construction-phase photos across 2004 to 2007.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
2004 2 2
2005 14 1 1 1 4 7
2006 106 10 1 2 5 4 7 7 22 15 19 14
2007 51 24 6 3 7 8 3
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