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St Helens Also known as Aviva Tower, CGNU Tower

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This is one of only four towers built in London using a top down construction method where the core and crown are built first and then the floors hung from the crown.
The then CGU Tower was the first building in the City of London to be taller than the height of St Paul's Cathedral.
Arguably the best example of high quality International architecture in London, this building is up to be listed by English Heritage.
It has had three name changes in five years. First it was CGNU and then Aviva and is now called St Helen's after the nearby church.

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Architect: GMW Architects
Developer: Commercial General Union

Reference Data

Reference No.: 99
First Uploaded: 19-02-2006
Last Editorial Date: 10-04-2008

Building Location

Address: 1 Undershaft, City of London, London. EC3
Council: City of London
County: London
Region: London
Country: United Kingdom

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Building Specification

Status: Complete
Construction start date: 1967
Completion date: 1969
Renovation Date: 1993
Style: International

Roof Height (AOD): 132.50
Roof Height (AGL): 118.00

St Helens

Total Floors (O.G): 28

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Primary Use: Office