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We’re all familiar with Centre Point. It rises from New Oxford Street as though a colony of upwardly mobile coral had decided to stop farting about on the seabed and learn some simple geometry. The 34 storey building has courted controversy, and even conspiracy, since it arrived on the then-pristine skyline in 1966. It has too often stood empty, flouted the planning laws of the time, and has overshadowed the historic parish of St Giles to the point where the latter now languishes in obscurity. On the other hand, it has plenty of character for a building of its height, and has received Grade II listed status. It’s also reasonably thin, so those who don’t like it are only offended from its broadsides.

Centre Point divides opinions like few other buildings in London. Even on the Londonist team, debates on its merits, or lack of them, have almost come to blows. Wherever you stand on the argument, however, you have to admit that Centre Point is enormously useful for navigation purposes.

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