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Square the Block
In or near Covent Garden.
Square the Block — Public artwork (installation) by Richard Wilson.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Square the Block is a place of interest in London. Built or established in 2009, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area WC2B.
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Official information
Square the Block is a sculpture located at the London School of Economics, designed by Richard Wilson in 2009. It features a vertical manufactured corner of a building that creates a visually intriguing contrast with its surroundings, appearing compressed and twisted.
Place summary
Square the Block is a modern public space located in the WC2B postcode of Camden, London. Established in 2009, it serves as a contemporary urban area designed for community use.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5151, -0.1185
- District
- Camden
- Parish
- Camden, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2B 6JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Holborn and St Pancras
- Established
- 2009
- Nearest railway station
- Holborn — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.richardwilsonsculptor.com
Sources
- osm: n255747905 (ODbL)
- commons: New Academic Building Public Art, LSE.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Square the Block?
- Square the Block is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2B 6JR), in the parish of Camden, unparished area.
- What is Square the Block?
- Square the Block — Public artwork (installation) by Richard Wilson.
- How do I get to Square the Block?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2B 6JR.
- When was Square the Block built?
- Built or established in 2009.
- Is Square the Block free to visit?
- Yes, Square the Block is free to enter.
- How do I get to Square the Block?
- The nearest railway station is Holborn, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2B 6JR.