Metro Central Heights, Grade II listed building in Elephant and Castle, London, England.
The concrete structure consists of three main blocks arranged around a central piazza, with two reaching seven stories and one extending to eighteen stories.
Originally named Alexander Fleming House, the building served as the Department of Health and Social Security headquarters from 1959 until 1989.
Hungarian architect Ernő Goldfinger applied modernist design principles to create this substantial complex, which received the Civic Trust Award in 1964.
The residential complex now contains 400 apartments equipped with modern amenities including a swimming pool and fitness center for residents.
The building's concrete surfaces were painted white during its 1997 conversion from offices to residential units, altering its original appearance.
Location: London Borough of Southwark
Inception: 1960s
Architects: Ernő Goldfinger
GPS coordinates: 51.49580,-0.09926
Latest update: May 12, 2025 09:18
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