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City of London city
structure #87063405building

40 Holborn Viaduct

existing 35.8 m 13 floors 2008

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Tip Height35.8 m
Architectural Height35.8 m
Floors13
Completion2008
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylemodern
Address40 Holborn Viaduct
Smart Address40 Holborn Viaduct
CityCity of London
CountryUnited Kingdom
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-30

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    Tristram Compton
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  3. Photo 520-608-385
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    Tristram Compton
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2007 98 26 5 19 9 7 9 11 5 3 3 1
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