the economist building, london 1959-1964. architects: peter and alison smithson (1923-2003 & 1928-1993). the bank building in front of the economist tower as seen from st. james' street. took me a while to realize the fire wall on the left is also by the smithsons, I have to admit.›
The Economist Group (including Office Tower, Residential Block, Former Bank And Podium)

Alison and Peter Smithson

Exterior · London, United Kingdom

Photo: seier+seier · 2010-07-29 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons · Original 3528×4230

the economist building, london 1959-1964. architects: peter and alison smithson (1923-2003 & 1928-1993). the bank building in front of the economist tower as seen from st. james' street. took me a while to realize the fire wall on the left is also by the smithsons, I have to admit.

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