Churchill Gardens / Accumulator Tower (x 2)

[from the archives of 2013]

Architects: Powell and Moya, 1947-50.  The translucent glass-shrouded tower holds 2,500 tonnes of hot water, providing a store of heat energy. The district heating system is environmentally friendly and cost-advantageous for residents and nearby businesses and schools. 

This 40m+ steel, glass and aluminium tower forms part of the first district heating system in UK. Originally the hot water was sourced from Battersea Power Station via a tunnel under the Thames. The tower, workshop and pumphouse are Grade II listed. City of Westminster, London.

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