London Architecture - Revision history

Osgibbs at 17:08, 22 June 2017

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‎Twenty of London's Architectures

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‎Conclusion

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‎Conclusion

Nbloniarz at 15:03, 20 June 2017

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Nbloniarz at 12:46, 20 June 2017

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-From our comparisons of buildings we have seen that over time the buildings have gotten taller and become more unique in shape. Also from our buildings that we looked at, there was a lack of pillars, showing little influence from the Roman style of architecture. While we showed a photographic comparison of the buildings we did not go into the specific comparisons of styles. If you are interested in this topic and would like to do some further reading on the comparisons between cathedrals architecture you can look at this page [[Cathedral Architecture]]. If you would like to read about the preservation of buildings you can read [[ London's Architectual Preservation of History]]. If you would like to look at the comparisons of architecture in different theaters in London you can read [[Comparing the Architecture of Two Theaters in London]]. It would be interesting to see more research done on where the future style of London Architecture is headed, if they are going to continue with their post-modern and high-tech styles, or if they are going to try and stay with their more traditional and classic styles.
+From our comparisons of buildings we have seen that over time the buildings have gotten taller and become more unique in shape. Also from our buildings that we looked at, there was a lack of pillars, showing little influence from the Roman style of architecture. While we showed a photographic comparison of the buildings we did not go into the specific comparisons of styles. If you are interested in this topic and would like to do some further reading on the comparisons between cathedrals architecture you can look at this page [[Cathedral Architecture]]. If you would like to read about the preservation of buildings you can read [[ London's Architectual Preservation of History]]. If you would like to look at the comparisons of architecture in different theaters in London you can read [[Different Theaters in London]]. It would be interesting to see more research done on where the future style of London Architecture is headed, if they are going to continue with their post-modern and high-tech styles, or if they are going to try and stay with their more traditional and classic styles.

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 =Conclusion=
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-From our comparisons of buildings we have seen that over time the buildings have gotten taller and become more unique in shape. Also from our buildings that we looked at, there was a lack of pillars, showing little influence from the Roman style of architecture. While we showed a photographic comparison of the buildings we did not go into the specific comparisons of styles. If you are interested in this topic and would like to do some further reading on the comparisons between cathedrals architecture you can look at this page [[Cathedral Architecture]]. If you would like to read about the preservation of buildings you can read [[ London's Architectual Preservation of History]]. If you would like to look at the comparisons of architecture in different theaters in London you can read [[ Milestone 1: Different Theaters in London]]. It would be interesting to see more research done on where the future style of London Architecture is headed, if they are going to continue with their post-modern and high-tech styles, or if they are going to try and stay with their more traditional and classic styles.
+From our comparisons of buildings we have seen that over time the buildings have gotten taller and become more unique in shape. Also from our buildings that we looked at, there was a lack of pillars, showing little influence from the Roman style of architecture. While we showed a photographic comparison of the buildings we did not go into the specific comparisons of styles. If you are interested in this topic and would like to do some further reading on the comparisons between cathedrals architecture you can look at this page [[Cathedral Architecture]]. If you would like to read about the preservation of buildings you can read [[ London's Architectual Preservation of History]]. If you would like to look at the comparisons of architecture in different theaters in London you can read [[Comparing the Architecture of Two Theaters in London]]. It would be interesting to see more research done on where the future style of London Architecture is headed, if they are going to continue with their post-modern and high-tech styles, or if they are going to try and stay with their more traditional and classic styles.

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-Constructed over 8 years, Tower Bridge was built to create another path for people to journey across the river Thames. One of the problems it faced before construction even could begin was that the design of the bridge could not close off access to the ports along the Thames river. A multitude of designs were submitted in competition, but the winning design chosen was the design from Sir Joseph Bazalgette, and the architect appointed to construct Bazalgette's vision was Sir Horace Jones. His design consisted of two bridge towers with two leaves that could be raised to allow for ships to pass, and as per a major design requirement, it was made to be in the [[Gothic style]]. When Jones died at the beginning of the construction, a new architect was brought on, George D. Stevenson. Stevenson proceeded to slightly alter the style to be [[Victorian Gothic style| Victorian Gothic]], a more elaborate style than its predecessor. The bridge was built using steel clad granite and stone masonry. When the bridge was complete in 1894 it was opened officially by King Edward VIII.
+Constructed over 8 years, [[Tower Bridge]] was built to create another path for people to journey across the river Thames. One of the problems it faced before construction even could begin was that the design of the bridge could not close off access to the ports along the Thames river. A multitude of designs were submitted in competition, but the winning design chosen was the design from Sir Joseph Bazalgette, and the architect appointed to construct Bazalgette's vision was Sir Horace Jones. His design consisted of two bridge towers with two leaves that could be raised to allow for ships to pass, and as per a major design requirement, it was made to be in the [[Gothic style]]. When Jones died at the beginning of the construction, a new architect was brought on, George D. Stevenson. Stevenson proceeded to slightly alter the style to be [[Victorian Gothic style| Victorian Gothic]], a more elaborate style than its predecessor. The bridge was built using steel clad granite and stone masonry. When the bridge was complete in 1894 it was opened officially by King Edward VIII.
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 Progressing forward to World War II, the suspension mechanism was modified to protect against attacks. In 1974, the bridge went under modernization replacing the old inefficient engines with a modern hydraulic system. Later in 1982, the Tower Bridge Exhibition was opened, creating a greater tourist attraction at the bridge. The exhibition was held between the two towers along the upper walkway and engine rooms, allowing for views of the skyline of the city and includes a portion with a glass floor added for the more thrill seeking visitors. Over four years, starting from 2008, Tower Bridge underwent a renovation to restore and revamp the facade, repainting the suspension cables blue and white and installing lighting along the pedestrian walkways allowing the bridge to be lit up in a multitude of colors. In preparation of the Olympics in 2012, the Olympic rings were hung to commemorate the event, taken down shortly after the closing ceremony; this was also completed in a similar fashion when the Paralympics were held.

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-Due to the previous hall, County Hall, that housed the older ruling body of London called the Greater London Council being converted into a luxury hotel, a competition for the commission to create a new city hall to represent the new democracy, the new Greater London Authority, that would govern London was held in late 1990's. Norman Foster's design competed against fifty-five other submissions, and in 1999 Foster's [[Neo-Futuristic Style|Neo-Futuristic]] design won the commission to build the new city hall. City Hall was constructed in the area at Tower Bridge known as London Bridge City. Some critics of the completed design of City Hall have called it a "glass-and-steel egg"<ref>Worsley, G. (2002). Why Foster hasn't cracked it. Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3579685/Why-Foster-hasnt-cracked-it.html</ref> and said that it bares resemblance to a helmet. One critic, the mayor at the time Ken Livingstone, went so far as to call the building a "glass testicle".<ref>BBC NEWS | UK | Inside London's new 'glass egg'. (2002). News.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2129199.stm</ref> The use of glass by Foster was to symbolize that the government would be transparent and its energy efficiency to to represent a non polluted government. The top of the building, known as "London's Living Room," is know for views across the city and a multipurpose room composed entirely of glass walls. The unique shape of the building and the implementation of a specific type of glass, called fritted glass, that acts like a sun screen, allows for the building to be energy efficient in terms of heating and lighting. There is a spiral ramp that spans from the ground floor to the observation deck at the top of the building, a design that Foster has used in his design of the Berlin Reichstag. In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the building was formally opened in 2002.'<ref>Jones, N. (2005). Architecture of England, Scotland, and Wales (1st ed., pp. 169-173). Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press.</ref><ref>Powell, K. (2011). 21st century London (1st ed., p. 18). London: Merrell.</ref>
+Due to the previous hall, County Hall, that housed the older ruling body of London called the Greater London Council being converted into a luxury hotel, a competition for the commission to create a new city hall to represent the new democracy, the new Greater London Authority, that would govern London was held in late 1990's. Norman Foster's design competed against fifty-five other submissions, and in 1999 Foster's [[Neo-Futuristic Style|Neo-Futuristic]] design won the commission to build the new city hall. City Hall was constructed in the area at Tower Bridge known as London Bridge City. Some critics of the completed design of City Hall have called it a "glass-and-steel egg" and said that it bares resemblance to a helmet.<ref>Worsley, G. (2002). Why Foster hasn't cracked it. Telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3579685/Why-Foster-hasnt-cracked-it.html</ref> One critic, the mayor at the time Ken Livingstone, went so far as to call the building a "glass testicle".<ref>BBC NEWS | UK | Inside London's new 'glass egg'. (2002). News.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2129199.stm</ref> The use of glass by Foster was to symbolize that the government would be transparent and its energy efficiency to to represent a non polluted government. The top of the building, known as "London's Living Room," is know for views across the city and a multipurpose room composed entirely of glass walls.<ref>What can you visit at City Hall?. (2017). London City Hall. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from https://www.london.gov.uk/about-us/our-building-and-squares/what-can-you-visit-city-hall</ref> The unique shape of the building and the implementation of a specific type of glass, called fritted glass, that acts like a sun screen, allows for the building to be energy efficient in terms of heating and lighting. There is a spiral ramp that spans from the ground floor to the observation deck at the top of the building, a design that Foster has used in his design of the Berlin Reichstag. In celebration of Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, the building was formally opened in 2002.'<ref>Jones, N. (2005). Architecture of England, Scotland, and Wales (1st ed., pp. 169-173). Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press.</ref><ref>Powell, K. (2011). 21st century London (1st ed., p. 18). London: Merrell.</ref>
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-Recently constructed, starting in 2011 and finished in 2015, the Leadenhall Building has already become a recognizable part of the London skyline. To allow the construction to progress so quickly, the building was made almost entirely of prefabricated parts that were easily assembled onsite. The angle that the building rises at is specifically 10 degrees, to keep within ordinances protecting the views of the other major landmarks across the city including Westminster Palace and [[St. Paul's Cathedral]]. The building was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, keeping that core ordinance at heart. In reference to the shape caused by its sloping front, it has been nicknamed "The Cheesegrater". The shape of the building has a major draw back in that it limits floor space greatly with its shrinking footprint as one ascends the building. Another distinctive feature of the building is along the sides, the elevator shaft is exposed like its sister building, the Lloyd's Building; this allows for the mechanisms to be observed from the outside of the building. Because of the exposure of the elevator shafts, the surrounding supports appear to make an arrow pattern pointing up the sides of the building. The visible steel braces along the front side of the building create a diamond pattern and are exposed to emphasize the vertical of the building, strengthening the appearance. The Leadenhall Building is another example of  [[High-Tech Style|High-Tech]] style architecture.
+Recently constructed, starting in 2011 and finished in 2015, the Leadenhall Building has already become a recognizable part of the London skyline. To allow the construction to progress so quickly, the building was made almost entirely of prefabricated parts that were easily assembled onsite. The angle that the building rises at is specifically 10 degrees, to keep within ordinances protecting the views of the other major landmarks across the city including Westminster Palace and [[St. Paul's Cathedral]]. The building was designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, keeping that core ordinance at heart. In reference to the shape caused by its sloping front, it has been nicknamed "The Cheesegrater".<ref>Haslett, E., & Parmenter, C. (2015). A storey-by-storey look at everything in the Cheesegrater. Cityam.com. Retrieved 20 June 2017, from http://www.cityam.com/220396/whats-cheesegrater-aon-amlin-heres-storey-storey-breakdown-every-business-leadenhall-building</ref> The shape of the building, a distinguishing feature of the building, has a major draw back in that it limits floor space greatly with its shrinking footprint as one ascends the building. Another distinctive feature of the building is along the sides, the elevator shaft is exposed like its sister building, the Lloyd's Building; this allows for the mechanisms to be observed from the outside of the building. Because of the exposure of the elevator shafts, the surrounding supports appear to make an arrow pattern pointing up the sides of the building. The visible steel braces along the front side of the building create a diamond pattern and are exposed to emphasize the vertical of the building, strengthening the appearance. The Leadenhall Building is another example of  [[High-Tech Style|High-Tech]] style architecture.
 <ref>The Vision - The Leadenhall Building. (2017). The Leadenhall Building. Retrieved 18 May 2017, from https://www.theleadenhallbuilding.com/architecture/the-vision/</ref><ref>Wright, H. (2006). London high (1st ed., pp. 214-215). London: Frances Lincoln.</ref>
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