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Tower Hamlets city

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structure #818959679building

5 Canada Square

existing 87.7 m 16 floors 2003

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Tip Height87.7 m
Architectural Height87.7 m
Roof Height87.7 m
Main Roof Height84.2 m
Floors16
Completion2003
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address5 Canada Square
Smart Address5 Canada Square
CityTower Hamlets
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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