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The Candle, Leeds

Candle House is  a twisted cylindrical residential tower on a canalside site near to Leeds Railway Station.  It was completed in 2009 and the design won the Supreme Award at the 2011 Housing Awards.

The Candle holds 160 residential apartments, built to a 'Very Good' eco standard.

 

Image © Danny Williams