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Description: One Hyde Park in Knightsbridge, London (City of Westminster). One Hyde Park is a major residential and retail complex located in Knightsbridge, London. The development includes three retail units (Rolex, McLaren Automotive and Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank) totalling 385,000 sq ft (35,800 m2) and 86 residential properties marketed with prices starting at around £20 million. The building is owned by Project Grande (Guernsey) Limited, a joint venture between the Christian Candy-owned CPC Group and Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, former Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar. It was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, built by Laing O'Rourke and was financed via a £1.15 billion development loan from Eurohypo AG. Candy & Candy were the development managers and interior designers for the scheme. Construction began in 2007, and it opened in 2009. Seen on Edinburgh Gate, this road links Knightsbridge to Hyde Park. The Rush of Green or The Bowater House Group by Jacob Epstein. Made in 1959. Unveiled in 1961. Was one of the last pieces Epstein worked on before he died.
Title: One Hyde Park - Edinburgh Gate, Knightsbridge - The Rush of Green or The Bowater House Group (20825970048)
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