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Architecture

From the majesty of St Paul’s Cathedral to the iconic modernity of the Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe), City architecture is the where the past and future meet.

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City Information Centre

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Built: 2007
Architect: Make
The City is welcoming more visitors than ever before and this striking silver and yellow building by St Paul’s is a useful information point.

Photo: City Point
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City Point

Built: 1967 – refurbished 2000
Architect: Milton Cashmore & Partners; Sheppard Robson
Previously known as Britannic House, this skyscraper was originally built as a 36-storey headquarters for BP.

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Daily Express Building

Built: 1930-32
Architect: Ellis & Clarke with Sir Owen Williams
This former home of the Daily Express is a beautiful example of 1930s architecture, with a foyer that has been restored to its Art Deco glory days.

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Golden Lane Estate

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Built: 1952
Architect: Chamberlin Powell and Bon
Corbusian-inspired Grade II listed housing estate in the heart of the City. Proved influential in the concept of high-density urban living.

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Guildhall

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Built: 1411
Architect: Sir Horace Jones (restoration 1866)
The beautiful Gothic Guildhall has been the seat of the City’s municipal government since the 12th century and is a must-see.

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The Heron

Built: expected 2013
Architect: RHWL and David Walker Architects
High-spec 36-floor building adjacent to the Barbican housing apartments, a private club and new facilities for the Guildhall School of Music & Drama.

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Heron Tower

Built: expected 2011
Architect: Kohn Pedersen Fox
A new addition to the City of London skyline is this slender glass structure on Bishopsgate, near Liverpool Street Station.

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Leadenhall Building / The Cheesegrater

Built: on hold
Architect: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners
This much talked-about building known as the ‘cheese-grater’ is currently on hold thanks to recent financial turmoil.

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Leadenhall Market

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Built: 1881
Architect: Sir Horace Jones
This ornate Victorian covered market is one of the City’s most popular leisure destinations and was restored to its original splendour in 1991.

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Lloyd's Building

Built: 1986
Architect: Richard Rogers Partnership
A machine-like steel structure seen as one of the great architectural achievements of the 80s and the first truly famous 20th century building in the City of . . .