Centre Point, WC2H
Centre Point, a controversial building in New Oxford Street comprising a 34-storey tower (2005)

Constructed from 1963 to 1966, it was one of the first skyscrapers in London, and as of 2009 was the city’s joint 27th-tallest building.

It stood empty from the time of its completion until 1975.

In 2015 it was converted from office space to luxury flats.

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Centre Point is a controversial 1960s-built tower block.