The Shard - London
A 95-storey Skyscraper is one of London’s most famous modern
landmarks and a
distinguished member of London’s iconic skyline collective.
It’s conical pyramid glass shape lends a striking streamline appearance which
has been lauded by architects worldwide. This is the tallest of London’s
Skyscrapers.
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| The Shard - London |
Wales Millennium Centre
‘Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru’ - Cardiff
Architects in North Wales need only look South to their
country’s capital city for the ultimate inspiration. The languages of Welsh and
English are emblazoned onto a large copper coated steel sheet cladding. It was
designed to look better, increasingly so with age. This Bronze coloured
building is set alight at night, illuminating the characters. The Welsh words
read: CREU GWIR FEL GWYDR O FFWRNAIS AWEN. – Creating Truth Like Glass From
Inspiration’s Furnace. A grand site for any boat docking into Cardiff Bay
Harbour
West Minster Abbey - London
Possibly the most famous church in the UK. What was
originally a catholic church, after the dissolution, it passed to the Church of
England. Many important national, religious
and ceremonial events take place here.
This building is the resting place of Sir Isaac Newton and Charles
Darwin.
Titanic Belfast - Belfast
A monument to Northern Ireland’s Maritime heritage and the
world’s largest Titanic Information Centre It is constructed on the former
site of the Harland and Wolff Shipyard where the Titanic was constructed. It
was designed to look like the prow of the ship, however it is also suspected
that it looks like an Iceberg. For this reason, locals have nicknamed it ‘The
Iceberg’.
The Clyde Auditorium - Glasgow
Also Called the ‘Armadillo’ for its overlapping segments
which is said to resemble the armour plating of the rodent. This has become one
of the most recognisable landmarks of modern Glasgow.
Houses of Parliament – London
Unmistakably British. Also known as the Palace of
Westminster, The world famous building where politicians battle it out in
debate over the country’s affairs. This was originally constructed in the
middle ages, however due to a fire, the palace was burned down in 1834, 6 years
later however reconstruction began, and would continue until 1870 when I was
completed. This new building was created in perpendicular gothic revival style.
Perhaps the most iconic part of this is the clocktower of Big Ben (Officailly
known as the Elizabeth Tower).
St. George’s Hall - Liverpool
Liverpool’s Neo-classical acropolis style building has been
a prevalent landmark for many a year. It
is clearly visable as you exit Lime Street Station. Home to 19thcentury law courts and concert halls. It is a popular tourist attraction. It is
fronted by a cenotaph to those who died in the Great War
Windsor Castle - Windsor
The largest, and best preserved occupied castle in the
world. It is a royal residence of the crown located in Windsor. The original
castle was built in the 11th century after the Normal Invasion of
England, by William the Conquoror. It was originally constructed to establish and protect Norman
Dominance. Today, more than 500 people live and work in Windsor Castle, the
largest inhabitad castle in the world.
The Walkie Talkie - London
This oddly shaped construction is another strand-out figure
in london’s skyline, although apart from the main cluster of skyscrapers. Construction was completed in 2014. Because
of its unusal top-heavy construction, it acts as a concave mirror, focusing
light onto the streets like some kind of giant magnifying glass. During the hot
summer of 2013, light burned up to 6 times hotter than direct sunlight shining
onto vehicals, in some cases melting bodywork warrenting £946 in repairs. The
skyscraper is home to London’s ‘Sky Garden’, which offers spectacular views of
the London skyline.
The Urbis - Manchester
The Urbis is a museum and exhibition centre. International
football fans will be very interested in coming to this building, as it serves
as the national football museum. Fans visiting the city to watch a game will be
pleased to find that entry is free. It has six storeys and has a distinctive
sloping shape to it. Which makes it recognisable as you are walking through the
streets of Manchester. The pinnacle oin the roof of the building points towards
the city centre.
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