And the winner is... London, 465 Caledonian Road. A "Triumph for the Dark Side"

Following London's outstanding success in getting 3 out of 6 shortlisted new buildings for the "Carbuncle Cup" (Building Design magazine's award for the ugliest building in the United Kingdom completed in the last 12 months, see http://londonlandscapeobservatory.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/london-has-three-in-shortlist-for.html )  . London has won the Top Prize

"This year’s worst new building, 465 Caledonian Road by Stephen George & Partners, offers a prison-like experience for student residents" says BDonline

More photos follow link http://www.mortardevelopments.co.uk/projects/caledonian-road-london including its facade retention.

Nice to know London is still a "World- Class City"