Building Work Collection

The Imposition (Prospect Room, Wollaton Hall, February 2006) by Helena Ben-Zenou
A large dynamic painting, inspired by renovation work in the Prospect Room, Wollaton Hall, February 2006, initially appearing to be an abstract arrangement of angular lines in black

Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript)
3849873 Building the Church of Saint Mary in Lalibela, Ethiopia (illuminated manuscript); (add.info.: Illuminated manuscript)

Foyer JLP01_22_02_099
The Bridgewater Hall, Barbirolli Square, Manchester. Looking up at the glazed projecting prow of the main foyer of the Bridgewater Hall during its construction, with a workman in the foreground

Inner roof structure JLP01_22_02_055
The Bridgewater Hall, Barbirolli Square, Manchester. An elevated view looking down towards the metal framework of the inner roof structure of the Bridgewater Hall during its construction

Inner roof structure JLP01_22_02_054
The Bridgewater Hall, Barbirolli Square, Manchester. Looking down on the angular projecting bays on the north-east side of the Bridgewater Hall during its construction

Construction site JLP01_22_01_027_05
The Bridgewater Hall, Barbirolli Square, Manchester. A panorama showing the Bridgewater Hall during construction from the north-west, viewed through a fisheye lens

Construction site JLP01_22_01_025_06
The Bridgewater Hall, Barbirolli Square, Manchester. A panorama showing the Bridgewater Hall during construction from the north-west, viewed through a fisheye lens

Tower cranes JLP01_08_085119
ST THOMAS HOSPITAL, LAMBETH PALACE ROAD, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. Cranes at St Thomas Hospital during the construction of new blocks

Milburngate JLP01_10_19698
Millburngate, Durham, County Durham. A view from Milburngate Bridge looking south-west towards construction of Millburngate, with a tower crane in front of the first stage of the centre

Cranes over the YMCA JLP01_08_099331
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. The construction of the eastern three tower blocks of the Central London YMCA, showing cranes atop and alongside the structure

Construction of the dome of the Grand Palais, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900
1147496 Construction of the dome of the Grand Palais, for the Exposition Universelle of 1900 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees

Construction of the Palais des Beaux Arts et des Arts Liberaux for the Exposition
1147485 Construction of the Palais des Beaux Arts et des Arts Liberaux for the Exposition Universelle of 1889 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

Construction of the Galerie des Machines for the Exposition Universelle of 1889
1147480 Construction of the Galerie des Machines for the Exposition Universelle of 1889 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Robert, Earl of Gloucester, building the Great Keep of Bristol Castle in 1116
2830864 Robert, Earl of Gloucester, building the Great Keep of Bristol Castle in 1116 (oil on canvas) by Board, Ernest (1877-1934); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Christ Church, Oxford (w / c on paper)
AGN264352 Christ Church, Oxford (w/c on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 29.8 x 41.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Times Building under construction, New York, N. Y. c. 1903 (b / w photo)
862698 Times Building under construction, New York, N.Y. c.1903 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Times Square, also known as 1475 Broadway)

Flats under construction at St Pancras, London, England. Late 1940s, early 1950s

Assortment of bricks. Piles of red and yellow bricks in the yard of a building site. Photographed in London, UK

Workers creating a new beach resort on the Palm development in Dubai. Creating new sea front real estate is a
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"Building Work: A Timeless Symphony of Progress and Transformation" In the realm of construction, a captivating dance unfolds as structures rise from mere blueprints to towering marvels. The Imposition, captured in Helena Ben-Zenou's Prospect Room at Wollaton Hall, February 2006, showcases the intricate balance between creativity and engineering prowess. Assorted bricks lay scattered like puzzle pieces, waiting to be meticulously arranged into walls that will shelter dreams and aspirations. In Foyer JLP01_22_02_099, anticipation fills the air as workers embark on their journey towards architectural excellence. The inner roof structure takes shape in JLP01_22_02_055 and JLP01_22_02_054 - a symphony of beams intertwining with precision. Each piece carefully placed represents countless hours of dedication by skilled craftsmen who breathe life into these skeletal frameworks. At bustling construction sites like JLP01_22_01_027-05 and JLP01_22-025-06, chaos harmonizes with progress. Tower cranes stand tall against the skyline; their mechanical arms reaching for new heights while orchestrating this grand spectacle of human ingenuity. Milburngate (JLP01-10-19698) witnesses an urban metamorphosis unfold before its very eyes. Cranes stretch across the horizon like graceful giants overseeing the birth of a modern cityscape. Over at YMCA (JLP01-08-099331), cranes soar above rooftops as if painting strokes onto an ever-evolving canvas. Yet building work is not confined to our era alone; it transcends time itself. The construction of the dome for Paris' Grand Palais during Exposition Universelle 1900 stands testament to humanity's unyielding pursuit of architectural brilliance. Similarly, we find ourselves transported back in time witnessing another masterpiece take form - Construction du Palais des Beaux Arts et des Arts Liberaux for the Exposition.