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Posted by whenthiswasfields over 3 years ago
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My girlfriend is a great fan of both cycling and Victorian industrial architecture (docks / bridges / mills / canals etc). Can any of your readers suggest routes in and around London in which we can combine a good bike ride with some cool architecture?
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Posted by whenthiswasfields over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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Not so much what I know, but what I’d like to know. What is London’s oldest building? By London I mean within say the M25, and by building I mean four walls and a roof. I thought for many years it aws probably some part of Wlliam the Conquerer’s (or William the Bastard as his contemperies called hi...
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Posted by whenthiswasfields over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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I’m planning a photography project, and wanted some locations for some really interesting buildings in London. Not the really famous landmarks, but obscure and fascinating. I’m sure many of you have walked past a building and thought “Wow – that’s
interesting”, so please share! Th...
unique architecture photography art
Posted by jondesouza over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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I can’t quite believe that this hasn’t been asked before (and I’ve looked so I’m pretty confident it hasn’t) but what are your favourite landmarks in London? I’m not really looking for the obvious ones that always get trotted out in lists like this such as Westminster Abbey or th...
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Posted by unknown over 3 years ago
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There is a ‘container city’ in Orchard Place E4.. (built from bits of ship containers) but there must be more. I think it is a cool idea. I have seen a building by The London City Mission near London Bridge as I take the train to Charing Cross, but what is that strange building painted with orange, grey...
architecture recycled
Posted by Babb over 3 years ago
Last active over 2 years ago
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Several years ago if you had asked me about the type of architecture I like I would no doubt have opted for something pretty.
Two things happened to me. I started working in the social housing sector, where I managed hideous in various parts of London, including the Le Corbusier inspired nightmare that is the Al...
i blame modernism fugly buildings ugly architecture
Posted by MonkeysAhoy! over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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Discovering a new aspect of something familiar envigorates me; I get school-kid excited to notice a scene in the background of a familiar movie that I never noticed before, or to suddenly ‘see’ a building I’ve walked passed but never taken note of.
I love having that feeling when I’m out a...
hidden gems architecture places a change to the familiar
Posted by robram over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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I was driving home back into London down the M4/A4 and realised how much I like the amazing glass Glaxo SmithKline building out to the west of the capital.
It made me realise that there are some quite amazing modern buildings in London and that they aren’t all monstrosities and that old constructions don...
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Posted by LovePeckham over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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Does anyone have experience of the helibeam structural repair system from Helifix? It has been suggested for our structural problems but it’s hard to get any independent opinions. I’d be really keen to hear from anyone who has had it fitted to see how effective it has been. Pretty sad topic really!!!
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Posted by whenthiswasfields over 3 years ago
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On the ground around various buildings in the City are these litle gold buttons (for want of a better descriptor!) around the base of the buildings. Some are close to the bottom, and others about 2 metres out. I would like to know what these are for… Are they some way of demonstrating exactly how much land is ...
city architecture
Posted by DickWhittington over 3 years ago
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A friend of mine told me that the amazing tudor building of Liberty on Great Marlborough Street is actually made from the timbers of two old ships. Can this be true?
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Posted by Robo over 3 years ago
Last active over 3 years ago
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It’s a “lighting festival”. Whatever that means. Looks cool, though.
Until 16th February, there will be special illuminations at the Tower, London Bridge, HMS Belfast, Customs House, Hays Galleria, and other places along (and on) the river.
http://www.switchedonlondon.com/
I’ll be ch...
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Posted by kiwiana over 2 years ago
Last active over 2 years ago
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Good or bad? On the plus side, a brand new station (or a slightly improved one, not exactly clear).
On the minus side, massive construction site for some years.
On either side, depending on your point of view, two big tall residential towers (full of swanky apartments), and a new pedestrianised shopping bit f...
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Asked by dawnage over 2 years ago for 1 kudos
Best answer by ellie
Last active about 1 year ago
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Can anyone recommend something cultural for me to do on Saturday late afternoon/early evening in Zone 1? My husband and I were considering the boring old cinema, but there isn’t really anything that appeals to us at the moment. I thought it might be nice to see an exhibition, or do an organised walk, but seem ...
london culture art museums saturdays walking
Asked by Londonist about 1 year ago for 1 kudos
Best answer by archetype
Last active about 1 year ago
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With our unique approach to architectural criticism, we’ve described Gehry’s summer Serpentine Pavilion as “like a shrieking man gesticulating wildly yet doing little more than reading the alphabet cover to cover.” We’re right – have a look at those beautiful pictures.
More imp...
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Posted about 1 year ago 0 responses
Two days until Open House Weekend, the premier event in London’s architectural calendar. With bit noticeably chomped and anticipation status set to ‘moist’, we round up our highlights from previous years. Please, please, we want your suggestions in the comments. Diligent and dogged though we are in our exploration of the capital, there are over 600 places in the listings, and we know there must be plenty of what the guidebooks always call ‘hidden gems’ that we don’t know about. Read More
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Posted about 1 year ago 1 response
All change at King’s Cross. We reported a few months back on the upheavals ahead, now the station of choice for Harry Potter, Boudicca and the Pet Shop Boys is entering a phase of major regeneration.
The almost characterful Handyside bridge that spans Platforms 1–8 is now closed and cocooned in scaffolding. It’s being dismantled and put into storage in favour of a modern crossing.
Several shops on the main concourse have closed down—first Boots, and now Burger King and that lackluster bagel outlet. They’re making room for toilets and other facilities, which in turn are being displaced by upcoming renovations along the west side. Platform 9 and 3/4 is still in situ, but it can’t be long before wizards are stopping people for directions. Read More
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