Photograph
1999 (made)
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Photomontage computer rendering of the proposed Greater London Authorities Headquarters building showing its physical context setting. Situated adjacent to Tower Bridge and directly opposite the Tower of London the building is seen as a major landmark on the Thames riverside. The photomontage stresses the public space and urban landscaping around the new building.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Paper mounted on foam board and wood backing in a perspex display case. |
| Brief description | Photomontage of design for the proposed building for the New Headquarters for the Greater London Authority by Foster and Partners, 1999. |
| Physical description | Photomontage computer rendering of the proposed Greater London Authorities Headquarters building showing its physical context setting. Situated adjacent to Tower Bridge and directly opposite the Tower of London the building is seen as a major landmark on the Thames riverside. The photomontage stresses the public space and urban landscaping around the new building. |
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| Production type | Design |
| Credit line | Given by Foster and Partners |
| Object history | The design for the Headquarters for the Greater London Authority by Foster and Partners was to achieve a low energy building through the use of ecologically sound passive environment control systems and construction shape. |
| Production | Reason For Production: Commission |
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| Accession number | E.957-2000 |
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| Record created | July 28, 2000 |
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