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Journal Article


Journal TitleConstruction
Article Title80 at 80 : 2000s : the Spire
Editor(s)Foley, Brian
Page(s)p80
DateAugust / September 2015
Contentphotos, text
Note(s)This iconic landmark replaced Nelson's Pillar which was blown up in 1966. The cone-shaped structure stands at 120m tall and is 3 metres wide at the base and 15cm wide at the top. The top section is perforated and lit by small LEDs.
Subject(s)spires ; monuments ; millennium projects ; steel ; streets ; urban renewal ; city centres ; urban planning ; awards ; architectural competitions
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