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Photo 140-173-185: One Blackfriars

From the northwest

One Blackfriars: From the northwest

Connected to One Blackfriars (London)

Photo credits: Chris Patriarca
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Keywords: London, England, United Kingdom, UK, residential, modern, curtain wall, Ian Simpson Architects

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