Lloyd's of London (London, England) : Context view along traditional London street, with Lloyds rising in background
- Creator:
- Rogers, Richard, 1933-
- Published/Created:
- London, England, United Kingdom
1977-1986 - Date Depicted:
- ca. 1990's
1950 AD - 2010 AD - Materials:
- aluminum
glass
steel - Notes:
- Richard Rogers and Partners were commissioned in 1977 to redevelop the headquarters of the insurance underwriters, Lloyd's of London. The building, opened in 1986, comprises a perimeter rectangle of offices surrounding a great central atrium. Around and outside the main structure are six service towers, highly modelled and clad in stainless steel. Their separation allows access for maintenance and eventual replacement of mechanical equipment. The juxtaposition of served and servant elements, of dynamic parts against a permanent building frame, was designed to produce architecture of rich visual interest both on the skyline and in close proximity, seen from the narrow City streets.
- Topics:
- Architecture -- Britain -- 20th century -- (YVRC)
- Period/Style:
- Modern
Modernist - Culture:
- British
- Accession Number:
- 1A1-RR-LL-A2
- Genre:
- architecture (AAT)
office buildings (AAT) - Format:
- Image
- Content Type:
- Sculptures, Models, & Architecture
- Rights:
- Copyright Scott Gilchrist, Archivision, Inc
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement. - Access Restrictions:
- Yale Community Only
- Digital:
- architectural exteriors; business, commerce and trade construction buildings; multistory buildings; high-rise buildings; skyscrapers; buildings; office buildings
- Source Creator:
- Gilchrist, Scott
- Source Title:
- Archivision Base Collection
- Source Created:
- 2878 Chamonix, Montreal QC
Archivision, Inc.
ca. 1990's - Source Note:
- Purchase, Visual Resources Collection, May, 2011; photographer Scott Gilchrist
- Yale Collection:
- Visual Resources Collection
- Digital Collection:
- Visual Resources Collection
- Local Record Number:
- 4152
- OID:
- 10091835
- PID:
- digcoll:1788820