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Southwark city
structure #694772009building

One Blackfriars

existing 166 m 50 floors 2019

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Architectural Height166 m Source: CTBUH database
Building Mass Height166 m
Tip Height165 m
Roof Height165 m
Floors50 Source: CTBUH database
Completion2019 Source: CTBUH database
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usageresidential
Status existing
Address1-16 Blackfriars Road
Smart Address1–16 Blackfriars Road
CitySouthwark
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-01

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  1. Photo 996-635-385
    Photo 996-635-385
    Kjetil Balog
  2. Photo 865-756-306
    Photo 865-756-306
    Chris Patriarca
  3. Photo 352-073-205
    Photo 352-073-205
    Chris Patriarca
  4. Photo 430-050-612
    Photo 430-050-612
    Ian Simpson Architects

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