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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle

The future of Battersea power station?

The north bank
A view of the north bank of the proposed redevelopment. The tower, known as 'the chimney' stands 300 metres high Photograph: Treasury Holdings/PR
Aerial view
An aerial view of the site, looking east across the city Photograph: Treasury Holdings/guardian.co.uk
River-front view
A river-front view of the power station as it stands today. The Battersea landmark is on English Heritages' Buildings at Risk register Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian
The new river front
The new river front, as designed by the Uruguayan architect Rafael Vinoly Photograph: Treasury Holdings/PR
Open turbine hall
The turbine hall of the power station, now open to the elements. The building is listed as being in 'very bad' condition on English Heritage's register Photograph: Graeme Robertson/Guardian
The new turbine hall
The turbine hall as it would look in the new development. As well as offices and retail space, the project includes plans for 3,200 homes Photograph: Treasury Holdings/guardian.co.uk
Roof garden
A roof garden is planned for the top level of the power station Photograph: Treasury Holdings/guardian.co.uk
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