#this is the millennium dome (now the o2)

[timelordatbuttonhouse]

After seeing everyone’s thoughts on tmagp 21 I need you all to know that the dome they’re building is this monstrosity

[rebeccasteventaylor]

Look right - look - I lived in London while they were building the Millennium Dome (I still do) and we all fucking hated it.

We had two big Millennium projects - the London Eye, which we all loved, and the Dome, that we all immediately hated.

I’m pretty sure there was some talk at the time of contaminated ground…

And there was a lot of talk over whether it would last for a year (both projects were only supposed to be there for a year but everyone loved the London Eye so it stayed). Or stay up afterwards. (It’s the O2 arena now)

It was open for a year, and hardly anyone went to visit. There were some pretty terrible exhibitions in it, including a very large diamond that someone attempted to steal and the worst episode of Blackadder I have ever seen.

So finding out it’s actually evil was basically ‘yeah, that tracks’

[julierysava]

🔍🔮 Friday Freaking Enigma: Unraveling the Secrets of London! 🔮🔍

Hey there, fellow adventurers! 🌟 It's time to embark on another thrilling journey through the mysterious streets of London. Today, we're diving deep into the hidden gems and curious curiosities which await us in this bustling metropolis. Are you ready to uncover the secrets of the city? Let's dive in!

🏰 The Historic Chelsea Physic Garden: Delve into the enchanting world of plants and botanical wonders at this historic garden, where every leaf tells a story.

🏛️ The Charming Islington Canal Museum: Step back in time as you explore the intriguing history of London's waterways and canals at this quaint museum.

🎤 The Iconic Millennium Dome, now The O2: Discover the vibrant energy and entertainment which pulse through this iconic landmark, now transformed into a world-class entertainment venue.

🌳 The Beautiful Serpentine Lake in Hyde Park: Lose yourself in the serene beauty of Hyde Park's picturesque lake, a tranquil oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.

🎨 The Charming Leake Street Graffiti Tunnel: Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of street art as you wander through this hidden gem beneath the streets of London.

⚖️ The Historic Royal Courts of Justice: Uncover the secrets of London's legal system as you explore the grand halls and imposing architecture of these iconic courts.

🌸 The Picturesque Columbia Road Flower Market: Indulge your senses in a riot of colors and fragrances at this bustling flower market, where blooms of every hue beckon.

🍴 The Vibrant Brixton Market: Satisfy your cravings for culinary delights as you wander through the eclectic stalls and diverse flavors of Brixton Market.

Are you ready to embark on your own London adventure? Let us know which of these fascinating destinations you're most excited to explore! 🇬🇧✨

[classicalmusicdaily]

Sir John Tavener, a British composer who was heavily influenced by sacred and spiritual texts, was born on January 28, 1944, in London, England, and passed away on November 12, 2013, in Child Okeford, Dorset. Tavener received praise for making classical music approachable to the general public, despite some critics dismissing his work as light. John Tavener Tavener began composing music at the age of three and picked up the piano and organ. He studied at the Royal Academy of Music in London, where David Lumsdaine and Sir Lennox Berkeley served as some of his professors. With The Whale, an experimental cantata that received a well-received debut at the London Sinfonietta in 1968, Tavener made his first lasting impression. After he joined the Russian Orthodox church in 1977, his music drew from Russian, Byzantine, and Greek influences and became more inwardly focused. Tavener had a stroke when he was 36 years old, and Marfan syndrome, a genetic condition affecting the connective tissues, was discovered in 1991. Tavener compared composition to prayer and defined himself as more of a conduit to the spiritual realm than a composer, acknowledging that these experiences increased his dedication to his faith and to sharing it via music. His librettist was an abbess at an Orthodox monastery in North Yorkshire who served as his spiritual advisor. Tavener didn't start getting significant attention until halfway through his career. This was followed by Steven Isserlis' "icon in sound" for cello and strings, The Protecting Veil (1989), which was based on the Mother of God and had its world debut at the BBC Proms. It was described by the soloist as "a gorgeous, romantic piece of music; the first performance was one of the highlights of my concert life," and his recording from 1992 became a smash hit. Five years later, Tavener became a household name when his Song for Athene (1993) ended the Diana, Princess of Wales, funeral service that was broadcast live from Westminster Abbey. The celebrations that took place in the dome that is now known as the O2, on the Thames at Greenwich, in the final moments of the previous millennium partly overshadowed the significance of the choral composition A New Beginning. However, 2000 saw Tavener get a knighthood, have a music festival at the Southbank Centre in London, and have the world premiere of Fall and Resurrection, which explores the composer's signature themes of the end of the world and paradise. Tavener pushed the boundaries of his vision ever closer to the east and to eastern religions through the use of instruments like ram's horns, nay flute, and kaval (both types of folk flute). This is another defining impulse. The Prince of Wales, with whom Tavener forged a enduring friendship, was honoured in the dedication of the piece. His music gained the benevolent support of Prince Charles, who was particularly interested in his explorations of the universalist outlook on religion that the two men shared. Tavener was in demand and provided answers frequently despite having continuing health issues. He became more acutely aware of the perils of religious dogmatism as a result of the events of 9/11. Tavener urged world leaders to read the 13th-century Sufi poet Rumi, whose adage "sell cleverness, buy wonder" reflected what he was attempting to accomplish with his music, in a letter to the Times following the atrocity. He took a big chance by holding the seven-hour vigil The Veil of the Temple (2003) at the Temple church in London, but both the public and critics were extremely enthusiastic about this listening marathon. The work that truly embraced this outlook was his hour-long song cycle Schuon Lieder (2004) for soprano, string quartet, piano, and four Tibetan temple bowls. It was the first significant expression of his universalism on a grand scale. This is a masterpiece of miniature writing, setting 19 texts, despite its length overall. Tavener said he was especially proud

of it because of the path it was leading him down as well as the poetry it contained by the metaphysical poet and philosopher Frithjof Schuon. Tavener, the older of two sons, was born in Wembley Park, north-west London. He received a pious upbringing from his Presbyterian parents, Kenneth and Muriel, who also ran the family construction business and encouraged his musical abilities. Early on, he started writing music and learning the piano, and he was awarded a music scholarship to attend Highgate School in north London. Several works from the late 1960s and early 1970s were the consequence of Tavener's preoccupation with Roman Catholicism, including Ultimos Ritos, a 50-minute, large-scale choral meditation on texts by the Spanish mystic St. John of the Cross from the 16th century (Last Rites, 1974). Tavener took strongly to the metaphysical idea of "dying to oneself" as it was expressed by St. John. Tavener was convinced St. Thérèse of Lisieux would make a perfect subject for the Covent Garden commission when he first learned about her life in 1971. He immediately connected with her short life and physical suffering. Tavener experienced a stroke in 1980 that temporarily paralysed him. He didn't think he would ever compose music again and struggled with health the rest of his life. When he finally start writing again, he felt more at ease integrating his faith with his music since he thought the stroke had changed his creative perspective. It can be claimed that he fully discovered his voice with the radiantly lovely Ikon of Light (1984), for chorus and string trio. To a Child Dancing in the Wind (1983), a setting of Yeats' poem that he admired, was one of the few secular works he produced during this time. Additionally, it showed him coming back to the subject of lost innocence in childhood. His universalist focus continued to produce wonderful works in his later years, after he had attracted a large audience. Examples include the mass Sollemnitas in Conceptione Immaculata Beatae Mariae Virginis (2006) and the Requiem (2008) for cello, soloists, chorus, and orchestra, which had its world premiere in Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. According to Tavener, "the soul of the Requiem is contained in the words 'Our grandeur rests where we cease to exist'," which are taken from Sufi poetry, the Catholic Mass, the Koran, and Hindu passages from the Upanishad. It is a story about a "journey" and becoming "one with God," much like virtually all of Tavener's music.

[londiniumlundene]

Quantum Cloud and Slice of Reality

It’s hardly controversial to say that North Greenwich station has only one reason for existing: the Millennium Dome, now better known as the O2. If you’re going to North Greenwich, you’re probably going to the O2. Unless of course you’re going to see the Art. Two sculptures were commissioned for the millennium celebrations, and have since been joined by several more along the Thames Path to form a sculpture trail known as ‘The Line’.

The creator of Angel of the North, Anthony Gormley, designed Quantum Cloud using a computer algorithm to place tetrahedral steel units around an outline of the human form. The effect is that once starts off looking at a 30-metre-high cloud of metal, which then seems to coalesce in the centre to form a figure.

Slice of Reality was created by Richard Wilson (not him of Victor Meldrew fame though) by taking a Thames dredger and cutting out a vertical slice from the middle of it. In doing so, the former living quarters of the vessel were exposed, though are protected with Perspex. Apparently, the remains of the vessel are occasionally open to visitors who want to get a closer look at the crew’s old pool table.

[princessanneftw]

when was that video of anne and tim's kiss taken? are there any other pics/videos of them kissing?

It was the new millennium! 12am on 1/1/2000! They joined the Queen and Prince Philip in the newly built ‘millennium dome’ - now the o2 Arena - in London for a special New Year’s Eve concert/ceremony thing. The first and only time we’ve seen them in public on NYE. They counted down with everyone else and at midnight, had a smooch and joined in with the crowd singing Auld Lange Syne.

There’s a tiny clip of it here!

[sussex-nature-lover]

Monday 14 November 2022

City and Home

#triggerwarning one section contains distressing content

I’ve not been out and about in nature this past week. Generally busy and we had to go up to London for Crow to attend a hospital appointment there. It was his birthday and our son in law’s birthday too just two day’s later. All the men in our tiny family have November birthdays, isn’t that strange. The women, including Baby Nature Watcher are from near the end of March-August - spring and summer: my favourites, in that order.

So what have I found to post? A photo of people scaling to the top of the O2 in North Greenwich, formerly and somewhat infamously called The Millennium Dome, it’s turned from a white elephant to a busy entertainment and sports venue and this is just one of the additional things they offer. We’ve watched tennis there in the past and been to a couple of concerts (pre Covid) It’s super easy to get to and the tube station is large and spacious inside, which is always a bonus.

As we were walking towards it, I spotted our first Christmas tree of the year. Not terribly exciting, just lights. I wonder if they’re likely to add a star at the top or an angel? probably not now it’s in situ.

At the same location is what I’d still refer to as The Emirates cable car across the river Thames, only I noticed it’s not The Emirates now, it’s sponsored by IFS Cloud. You either pay at the ticket office, or use your Transport for London registered pay as you go card, which seems to be £1 cheaper. TFL charge £5 for a single journey or you can have a return for a bargainous £10 🤣

I imagine the views of the river and the London skyline are pretty good from either of the aerial attractions. Maybe one day I’ll be tempted to find out.

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Our return home on the train was delayed because schedules were knocked out after a person was sadly hit by a train, one of two on the same day just on the South Eastern network. I have to say all our thoughts were only with the poor people and their families and friends, not to mention the train drivers and emergency staff. I’m sure some never recover from such tragic events.��

In the UK the Samaritans can be reached 24 hours every day, by dialling 116 123 and offer support for everyone who needs their listening ear. I just felt I should flag that up as we hear about more people than ever before struggling with their lives and circumstances.

Railway staff worked hard trying to restore power and get trains to where they needed to be to get services running again. We had a stop over rather than door to door as usual, and a chap came to speak to us, he told us something I’d never thought about before, some of the tunnels on our line only accommodate certain trains because others are too wide. It’s never as simple as a break in the timetable and then everything back to normal. They also included additional stops on later running trains, which was fantastic for us because usually there’s only one train an hour to our home station. All thanks to them for handling a difficult day as best as possible.

That kind of shock makes me just want to be in our own four walls again and

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 I love it as we leave London and start to see the landscape change to the Kent and Sussex countryside. Here’s a quick view from the window as we rolled along.

Back on our own turf I stopped to record the sound of the water rushing through the woods, if you put your speakers up you’ll hear how forceful it is for such a narrow stream that not long ago was a dry mud path, but we got ‘video bombed’ by a couple of lovely singing birds too, so I’ll end this entry on a challenge, an easy one, to ID them.

*All today’s photos taken on my phone camera

[fuzzysparrow]

What was the first building in the City of London to be designed by Lord Rogers and his firm?

Originally known as the Richard Rogers Partnership, the Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners (RSHP) is a British architectural firm founded in 1977 by Lord Richard Rogers of Riverside (1933-2021). The firm has built several buildings around the world, including in the United Kingdom, France, Italy, the United States, Japan, Belgium and Spain.

Rogers' first building project was the Lloyd's Building in the City of London, which took place between 1978 and 1984. Sometimes known as the 'Inside-Out Building', it is home to the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. The building consists of three main towers and three service towers around a central, rectangular space. It contains twelve glass lifts, and whilst the roof is 88 m (289 ft) high, it has a 95.1 m (312 ft) antenna spire. The project was criticised at the time because Rogers included all the service pipes on the outside of the building, which gave it an 'inside-out' appearance.

RSHP's other notable projects include the Millennium Dome (2000) in London, now known as the O2 Arena, and the National Assembly for Wales building, known as Snedd, in Cardiff (1999-2005). The company won several awards, including the Stirling Prize in 2006 for Terminal 4 of the Madrid-Barajas Airport, and again in 2009 for Maggie's Centre in London. The latter is a series of drop-in centres for people affected by cancer.

Lord Richard Rogers is mentioned in David Bowie's (1947-2016) 1995 song 'Thru These Architect's Eyes'.

[msamba]

Roof of Richard Rogers' Millennium Dome blown off in Storm Eunice | Dezeen

Roof of Richard Rogers’ Millennium Dome blown off in Storm Eunice | Dezeen

Tom Ravenscroft The high-tech Millennium Dome in London, which was designed by British architect Richard Rogers, has been severely damaged in Storm Eunice. A large section of the fabric roof of the building in Greenwich, which is now known as the O2 Arena, has been pulled off by the storm, exposing the inside of the venue. Videos and images shared on social media show six panels of the…

[alexsmithson]

Havoc In The Wind!

Storm Eunice has wrecked havoc; she blew the roof off The O2 which could now be closed for months.

Storm Eunice has wrecked havoc; she blew the roof off The O2 which could now be closed for months. https://twitter.com/ianparker24/status/1494665177681305602?s=21 Six panels so far have been destroyed on The Millennium Dome as a result of Storm Eunice impacting the UK in the last 24 hours, hence why so many places around the UK currently have seen trees uprooted from the soil as a result of the…

[craveninn]

Adventurous London Activities To Electrify Your New Year

London is a city brimming with energy. Spanning more than1500 square kilometres, London’s diversity and eclecticism mean it’s truly a 24-hour city. At any time of day, in any borough or region, you’ll find life and activity. It’s for this reason that the English capital draws in adventurous travellers to hotels near Paddington London, those looking for excitement and thrills during their visit.

London has plenty of opportunities for thrill-seekers of all ages. Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, the sports centres, entertainment venues and landmarks of London offer something fresh and exciting, proving that you needn’t trek to the wilderness to feel the wind on your skin. This blog will outline some of the msot adventurous activities in London that guests at central London accommodation like the Craven Hotel can enjoy during their visit to the city. 

Climb The O2 Arena

The O2 Arena is one of the most prominent and striking of the Thames-side landmarks. Located in the Docklands area of East London, what was once a testament of anticipation for the new Millennium and an exhibition space has now become a shopping centre and live entertainment complex. Alongside the attractions installed within the O2 Arena (FKA the Millennium Dome), more daring visitors can be guided on a tour to the top of the centre, using rappel lines to traverse to the panoramic top of the dome. 

London In The Sky

Whilst a breakfast in Paddington might be an adventure in and of itself, London In The Sky is a ticketed dining experience that can be found at various sites across London. What makes this winch-led attraction stand out is that diners, strapped into a glass-floored feast table, are pulled 100 feet into the air where they are served champagne, brunch, lunch, dinner or afternoon tea for a full 45 minute to an hour-long culinary experience. If you suffer from vertigo or get queasy at heights, this panoramic view might not be the one for you.

Lee Valley White Water Centre

Head out east to the border of London and Hertfordshire and you’ll find yourself in the Lee Valley. This ancient slice of waterborne geology is now home to a series of canal systems and rivers running into the city. Whilst the views on a hike may very well take your breath away, the White Water Centre, built for the 2012 Olympics, will knock it out of you. With kayaking sessions suitable for all ages, this watercourse is one of the best of its kind in the south of England.

London Helicopter Tours

If you’ve ever flown into City Airport, you’ve probably seen the cityscape as you touch down. At night, especially, the stunning views are a must-see at some point in your life. Luckily, you needn’t be travelling into London by plane to fly over the English capital. Instead, you can book one of many different helicopter tours, giving you a far better view over London when you factor in the very small windows of an Easy Jet flight! 

Rocket Boats Of London

RIB boat tours are becoming increasingly popular ways of seeing the sights of London’s Thames, propelling lifejacketed passengers on a whistlestop route of the city’s most iconic landmarks, all from the choppy, exciting sea. Rocket Boat tours offer many different routes, speeds and experiences for visitors who aren’t afraid to get a little bit seasick.

[architectnews]

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Architects: RSHP

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Architects Practice, English Design Studio, Death, Office News

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners : Architects

RSHP Buildings & Projects – London Design Practice, England, UK

19 December 2021

Architect Richard Rogers Dies

Richard Rogers Dies

Richard Rogers architect dies aged 88

A spokesman said he had “passed away quietly” on Saturday evening.

Born in 1933 to an Anglo-Italian family in Florence, he trained at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London before graduating with a master’s from Yale.

3 Sep 2020

Architect Richard Rogers to Retire

Richard Rogers, one of Britain’s greatest living architects, is to retire from the architecture practice he founded 43 years ago.

Key buildings include the Lloyd’s building in London, the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Millennium Dome, now the O2 arena.

Rogers, 87, who was given a peerage by Tony Blair, will have his name removed from the firm of Rogers, Stirk, Harbour + Partners (RSHP) in the coming months as part of the architecture practice’s constitution – https://www.rsh-p.com/practice/

The architect told The Guardian, ‘I am going to retire in a short time’.

photo courtesy of architects

The quality of its designs has been recognised with some of architecture’s highest awards, including two RIBA Stirling Prizes, one in 2006 for Terminal 4, Madrid Barajas Airport and the other in 2009 for Maggie’s West London Centre.

Since the early days of the Lloyd’s building in the 1970s the practice has produced innovative, beautiful, sustainable, and practical architecture which creatively solves problems for clients. A focus on providing flexible spaces separated from service elements means RSHP’s buildings are adaptable and resilient in a world where technology is changing rapidly.

Lloyd’s of London building: photo © Nick Weall

Richard Rogers Background

RSHP was founded in 2007, replacing the Richard Rogers Partnership.

Richard Rogers made his name with the Pompidou Centre in Paris (working with Renzo Piano). His reputation for exuberant hi-tech architecture was cemented with Lloyd’s of London – expressing services and structure on the outside of the building in a similar method to the Pompidou – and latterly the Millennium Dome, also London.

A recent major design was the controversial Chelsea Barracks, now abandoned. Current major designs by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners include One Hyde Park, British Museum Expansion and 122 Leadenhall Street (nicknamed ‘The Cheesegrater’).

Latest Buildings + Designs by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

18 Mar 2016 Skyfarm Tower Building Design: Rogers Stirk Harbour Partners with Arup image from architects Skyfarm Tower Building Design by RSHP “Skyfarm was initiated as a research project in response to the 2015 Milan Expo theme ‘feed the world’. It is said that by the year 2050 nearly 80 per cent of the earth’s population will reside in urban centres”.

BBVA Bancomer Tower Mexico City Design: Rogers, Stirk Harbour + Partners with Legorreta + Legorreta photo © Lourdes Legorreta / LegoRogers BBVA Bancomer Headquarters Mexico City Building – 10 Feb 2016 The President of Mexico officially opens new headquarters designed by LegoRogers for BBVA Bancomer in Mexico City. The 50-storey office tower is the first completed building by LegoRogers, a collaboration between international architectural practice Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and Mexican firm Legorreta + Legorreta. The architecture brings together both practice’s different architectural languages yet common values to create a building that is both contextual and distinctive.

Mario Pani Award

19 Jan 2014 – Richard Rogers receives Mario Pani Award in Mexico. The award, designed by the sculptor Jorge Yazpik, has previously been awarded to Peter Eisenmann, Kasuyo Sejima, Zaha Hadid and, last year, Denise Scott Brown, reports Building Design.

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Projects listed newest first

NEO Bankside, London, UK photo © Nick Weall NEO Bankside

Barangaroo South, Sydney, NSW, Australia Design with Hassell image courtesy of Lend Lease Barangaroo Office Towers

122 Leadenhall Street Building, City of London, England image : Cityscape 122 Leadenhall Street : London office tower – on site

British Museum Conservation + Exhibition Spaces, Bloomsbury, London, UK on site image © the Trustees of the British Museum British Museum Expansion

One Hyde Park, Knightsbridge, London, UK – completed Feb 2011 picture © Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners One Hyde Park – key project by this British architectural practice

Tideway Wharf, London, UK picture from architect Tideway Wharf

Address: Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners, Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA United Kingdom

Contact RSHP: +44 (0)20 7385 1235

Richard Rogers Partnership : buildings up to the 2007 change to RSHP

Recent Buildings + Designs by RSHP

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Projects listed newest first

Campus Palmas Altas, Seville, Spain Design with Vidal y Asociados arquitectos photo : Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Campus Palmas Altas

Torre BBVA-Bancomer Headquarters, Mexico City Rogers, Stirk Harbour + Partners with Legorreta + Legorreta image : RSHP BBVA Bancomer Headquarters

Chelsea Barracks Masterplan, London, UK [2009] image : Hayes Davidson/Candy & Candy Chelsea Barracks Buildings : abandoned Jun 2009 after Prince Charles’ intervention

White City Collaborative Care Centre, London, UK – image : RSHP White City Collaborative Care Centre

Heathrow Terminal 5, London, UK 2008 image from T5i Heathrow Airport T5 Building

Scandicci New Centre, Florence, Italy – image : 7-t ltd Scandicci New Centre

Maggie’s London, Hammersmith, west London, England 2009 photo © Maggie’s Centres Maggie’s London : RSHP win Stirling Prize 2009 for this building

Bodegas Protos, Peñafiel, Valladolid, Spain image : RSHP Bodegas Protos : Stirling Prize Nominee 2009

World Trade Centre – Tower 3, New York, USA image : RSHP, Team Macarie I Courtesy of: Silverstein Properties World Trade Centre Towers : New York Project

Ching Fu Shipbuilding HQ, Kaohsiung, Taiwan photo : Katsuhisa Kida Ching Fu Shipbuilding HQ

Channel 4 Headquarters, 124 Horseferry Road, St James’ Park, London, UK photo © Nick Weall Channel 4 TV Headquarters

Stirling Prize 2006 – Richard Rogers

Buildings by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners

Designs by RSHP, alphabetical:

Antwerp Law Courts, Belgium Date built: 2007 image from ArcelorMittal Antwerp Law Courts

Barajas Airport European Terminal, Madrid, Spain – Stirling Prize winner Design with Estudio Lamela, Architects photo : Amparo Garrido © The Photographer Madrid Airport

Bracknell Town Centre Regeneration, Berkshire, England, UK Design with Chapman Taylor Architects

Design for Manufacture Competition houses, Oxley Grange, Milton Keynes, UK Date built: 2007

Elephant & Castle Tower , Elephant & Castle Development, south London 2007- 44 storeys + Southwark Playhouse Theatre

Heron Quays West Buildings – 3 office towers, Canary Wharf, London, England 2008-

Heron Quays West Tower 1, Canary Wharf 214m / 702ft

Holland Street buildings, Holland St, London – Residential

Kaohsiung City Underground Station, Taiwan Date built: 2008

Las Arenas – Bull Ring Building Redevelopment, Barcelona, Spain Dates built: 2006-11 photo © David Cardelus Las Arenas Barcelona : one of 9 RIBA Award buildings in the European Union 5 Sep 2011

London Park Hotel – mixed-use development, Elephant & Castle, London, UK –

Riverside South development – two towers, Canary Wharf 2007-

Santa Maria del Piento Metro station, Naples, Italy 2007-

More projects by Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners online soon

Location: Thames Wharf Studios, Rainville Road, London, W6 9HA

Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Practice Information

RSHP was established in 2007

Richard Rogers award – Pritzker Prize winner 2007

Richard Rogers architect : RIBA Gold Medal Winner 1985

Richard Rogers + Architects – From the House to the City, Design Museum 24 Apr – 25 Aug 2008 Design Museum Exhibition, London, UK

Older Buildings by Richard Rogers:

Barajas Airport European Terminal Building, Madrid, Spain 2006 photo : Manuel Renau Barajas Airport

Millennium Dome, Greenwich, east London, UK photo © webbaviation Millennium Dome : Tensile Structure – now London O2 Arena

Lloyd’s Building, City of London, England image © Adrian Welch Lloyds Building

Centre George Pompidou, Paris, France Richard Rogers / Renzo Piano Architects image © Adrian Welch Pompidou Centre

London Architecture Designs

Buildings / photos for the Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners Architects page welcome

Website: www.rsh-p.com

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[molokomoko]

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So this thing —

Is The O2 Stadium/Theatre in London, previously known as the Millennium Dome. This was built in London throughout 1999-2000 for the turn of the new millennium. People, understandably, expected the turn out to be this AMAZING! BEAUTIFUL! SUPERB! construction...

...And then it was unveiled and people realised just how much it actually looked like an upside down jellyfish that had been sick. It’s basically just a massive tent with metal scaffolding sticking out of it like a really unfortunate birthday cake.

(^^This probably the most flattering photo you will ever get of the building by the way).

between 2001-2007, it sat pretty much derelict. This was because it wasn’t always an arena/theatre/stadium and such. But it used to be... Well... I’m not entirely sure what it was meant to be exactly per se. The best way I can describe it is that it used to be exhibition hall that was supposed to be full of wonders and attractions that were simultaneously educational in regards to British culture and history. There was art, science and economical departments and even play areas. There used to be a huge, weird person sitting in the middle of it which apparently had a play area inside.

However, the hall was incredibly lacking in attraction and information. The architecture was a complete eyesore and a bunch of the areas were sponsored by large British corporations such as Tesco and Boots, that the whole thing just should have been a huge business park from the get go if that’s what the intention was.

FUN FACT: I broke my arm there when I was six.

See, italso violated several health and safety regulations — The outdoor kids play area did not have any kind of soft flooring that’s purposely designed to prevent injuries. It was just pure concrete. When I went there, I was with my sister and dad and obviously, when you’re six, you get taken to the playground at some point for your dad to take a break and sit down with a newspaper.

One of the playground obstacles was a monkey bar swing, which was high up and you had to hang from it with your arms. Well, 10 year old Eve helped me up on it. Unfortunately, she also got distracted by... something and as I could feel my arms starting to hurt and slip, I called out for her to get me down. But it was too late.

Landed on my arm straight onto the concrete. My arm was at a right angle and I was immediately taken to the hospital. My dad and sister were bricking it.

So the health and safety violations as well as the crappy displays and overall eyesore of a building meant that it faced a lot of criticism of controversy. It was an absolute disgrace, especially for something that was supposed to be a landmark representative of the prospective next 1000 years.

It is now hosted and run by O2 mobile, hence it’s current official title

Thank you, Millennium Dome, for breaking my arm and ruining the summer of a six year old me.

[alexiwalling]

luxury2

For a truly amazing shopping experience, you will want to find your way to the world famous Harrods department store in Knightsbridge. With a history spanning back to 1834, Harrods will offer you an unthinkably large choice of the most luxurious goods available in London.

9. The London Eye

Like the O2, the London Eye (or the Big Wheel, as it's often called) was built to commemorate the Millennium in London. At a staggering 135 meters tall (that's 64 red telephone boxes stacked together), The Eye affords passengers a view as far out as Windsor Castle on a clear day. The Eye was meant to be deconstructed after a year but Londoners and tourists alike took to it so much that it has remained there ever since and the London skyline would now appear empty without it. The huge observation wheel provides the perfect launch pad for London's New Year's fireworks every December 31st and is one of the best ways for tourists to see every other London landmark!

8. Piccadilly Circus

Nothing epitomises a night out in London like the sight of Piccadilly Circus' famous neon billboards aglow. It's the UK's equivalent of New York's Times Square and acts as a light-up gateway to the relaxed and fun district of Soho as well as the sophisticated and high class night-time venues of Mayfair.  

7. Trafalgar Square

Home to Nelson's Column, the National Gallery and a host of perpetually hungry pigeons, Trafalgar Square is a luxury  popular area, particularly with tourists, who come to relax by the ornate fountains and lounge on the statues of lions on plinths. Trafalgar Square is also home to the famous Fourth Plinth which supports no permanent statue but has been used to showcase the artwork of Thomas Schutte, Rachel Whiteread and Bill Woodrow. Most recently, the Fourth Plinth has hosted sculptor Anthony Gormley's One & Other project, in which members of the public are invited to occupy the plinth alone for an hour each. Whilst on the platform, participants may do whatever they choose, provided it's legal.

6. St Paul's Cathedral

Looming over the north bank of the Thames is Sir Christopher Wren's great, domed masterpiece. Completed in 1710, the cathedral was built to rejuvenate the ravaged landscape in the wake of the Great Fire of London. St Paul's has a thriving community of parishioners and plays host to a wedding almost every Saturday.

5. Tower Bridge

Straddling the river Thames, Tower Bridge is a combination of bascule and suspension bridges. The two towers of the bridge are frequently used for high-profile events and are bathed in coloured light after dark each night. Tower Bridge is frequently mistaken for London Bridge which is actually the next bridge downstream. This happened most recently (and publicly) in American singer Fergie's video for her song London Bridge, in which she cavorted on a boat in front of Tower Bridge.

4. The Tower of London

Watch your neck! The Tower of London was the infamous setting of many an execution, and provided the final shelter for some very high-profile prisoners including Sir Thomas More, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Catherine Howard, each of whom entered the Tower by water, through Traitor's Gate. Since 1303, the Tower of London has also been home to the Crown Jewels and housed the Royal Menagerie in the 13th century.

3. Westminster Abbey

With over 1000 years of history and many exquisite architectural features, Westminster Abbey is sure to fascinate you for hours. Here you will experience the final resting places of some of the most important people in England's past, along with thousands of examples of ancient artefacts, stained glass, manuscripts and paintings.

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Richard Rogers, one of UK's top architects, to retire | Art and design

Richard Rogers, one of UK’s top architects, to retire | Art and design

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Richard Rogers, one of Britain’s greatest living architects, has retired from the practice he founded 43 years ago, ending a career studded with modernist, hi-tech landmarks including the Lloyd’s building in London, the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Millennium Dome, now the O2 arena.

Rogers, 87, who was given a peerage by Tony Blair, will have his name removed from the firm of Rogers,…

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Quantum Cloud and Slice of Reality

It’s hardly controversial to say that North Greenwich station has only one reason for existing: the Millennium Dome, now better known as the O2. If you’re going to North Greenwich, you’re probably going to the O2. Unless of course you’re going to see the Art. Two sculptures were commissioned for the millennium celebrations, and have since been joined by several more along the Thames Path to form a sculpture trail known as ‘The Line’.

The creator of Angel of the North, Anthony Gormley, designed Quantum Cloud using a computer algorithm to place tetrahedral steel units around an outline of the human form. The effect is that once starts off looking at a 30-metre-high cloud of metal, which then seems to coalesce in the centre to form a figure.

Slice of Reality was created by Richard Wilson (not him of Victor Meldrew fame though) by taking a Thames dredger and cutting out a vertical slice from the middle of it. In doing so, the former living quarters of the vessel were exposed, though are protected with Perspex. Apparently, the remains of the vessel are occasionally open to visitors who want to get a closer look at the crew’s old pool table.