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How this London building barely touches the ground

Luke O’Sullivan Jul 11, 2025 14:30
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Only around 5% of the footprint of Exhange House actually touches the ground. But how is this possible, and why was it necessary? I also explore the nearby 201 Bishopsgate and The Broadgate Tower. CityEd's video about the Bishopsgate Station site (Shoreditch High Street) redevelopment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YdkqaUk7DY My channel brings you short videos on weird history, odd facts, forgotten places, and the infrastructure that shaped them. There'll be new videos every week or two. Subscribe for more! Video time stamps:
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