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Economist Building Group

buildings, London, United Kingdom
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The Economist Building Group, located in St. James's, London, United Kingdom, is a notable architectural complex designed by Alison and Peter Smithson between 1959 and 1964. This group comprises a 16-story office tower, a smaller residential tower, and a bank building, all interconnected by a raised pedestrian plaza. The design is recognized for its imaginative use of an irregular site and its harmonious integration with the St. James's Street location. The Smithsons were influential architects known for their role in the New Brutalism movement, characterized by the stark presentation of materials and structure.1

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  1. Alison Smithson and Peter Smithson
  2. The Economist

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