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In Focus: Lauderdale Tower

The furthest west of the Estate's three towers

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Lauderdale Tower

Lauderdale is the furthest west of the Barbican's towers.

Lauderdale Tower

It's the nearest the Barbican Tube Station, and used to host the Estate's on-site newsagents, Crispin's.

Lauderdale Tower

The tower was completed in 1974.  The company Turriff Limited were originally contracted to build the tower.  The delays as part of the 'Battle of the Barbican' strikes meant that John Laing Limited finished it instead.

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Lauderdale Tower

The Tower is 44 stories high, with 114 flats and 3 penthouse maisonettes.

Lauderdale Tower

This drawing shows the entrance lobby with a dedicated porter.

Lauderdale Tower

Here are two residents waiting for the lift.

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Rooms with views

St Paul's Cathedral can be seen through the window here.

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Interior decoration

The artist's impression helps potential buyers imagine what it would be like to live in the tower.

Interior decoration

Hand-picked furnishings and artwork were on view in the show flats, located at Speed House.

Interior decoration

This bedroom opens up onto a balcony - for the ultimate weekend lounging experience.

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Lauderdale Tower today. You can see the curved balconies on the left-hand side.

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