Centre Point is the landmark near where Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross Road and New Oxford Street meet. Completed in 1966, it holds a mixture of homes and commercial units. Its empty state in its early years was the inspiration for the homeless charity’s ‘Centrepoint’ name.Centre Point is the landmark near where Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross Road and New Oxford Street meet. Completed in 1966, it holds a mixture of homes and commercial units. Its empty state in its early years was the inspiration for the homeless charity’s ‘Centrepoint’ name.
Centre Point is the landmark near where Oxford Street, Tottenham Court Road, Charing Cross Road and New Oxford Street meet. Completed in 1966, it holds a mixture of homes and commercial units. Its empty state in its early years was the inspiration for the homeless charity’s ‘Centrepoint’ name.

London's ugliest landmarks in pictures - according to some

By James Evenden
Published 13th Jan 2024, 13:16 BST

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When a new London development goes up, everyone has an opinion. Here are some that spark debate.

While the London cityscape’s unplanned, mishmash nature is a large part of its attraction, there’s no getting around the fact that not every piece of architecture really works.

As with any major city, the sheer number of buildings and the varying architecture can spark debate as to how nice a building is to look at, as it populates the London skyline.

Here is LondonWorld’s list of some buildings whose aesthetic is, at the very least, contentious. Join the debate on our Facebook page.

Here is LondonWorld’s list of some buildings whose aesthetic is, at the very least, contentious. Join the debate on our Facebook page.

One opinion of the South Bank's National Theatre was that it looks like a car park, which tells you everything. The 1976 brutalist building is not for everyone.

5. The National Theatre

One opinion of the South Bank's National Theatre was that it looks like a car park, which tells you everything. The 1976 brutalist building is not for everyone. Photo: Max Fenton/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images

The Barbican Centre will be well-loved by many Londoners. But, its brutalist architecture is another piece of brutalist architecture that provokes strong reactions. What do you think?

6. The Barbican

The Barbican Centre will be well-loved by many Londoners. But, its brutalist architecture is another piece of brutalist architecture that provokes strong reactions. What do you think? Photo: André Langlois

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