Urban Regeneration Collection

German Gymnasium PLA01_03_0789
German Gymnasium, Pancras Road, St Pancras, Camden, Greater London. The German Gymnasium on Pancras Road, seen from the south after redevelopment including demolition of the terrace in front of

Wembley Arena PLA01_03_1171
WEMBLEY ARENA, ENGINEERS WAY, BRENT, GREATER LONDON. Looking across the junction of Engineers Way and Wembley Park Boulevard towards Wembley Arena, after redevelopment work

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

Durham JLP01_10_26726
Millburngate, Durham, County Durham. An elevated view from the north-west showing Millburngate, Riverside House and surrounding buildings, with Durham Castle beyond

Derwent Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo)
CLF311762 Derwent Hall, from England's Lost Houses by Giles Worsley (1961-2006) published 2002 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Derwent)

View of the Hotel-Dieu at the time of its construction, Paris, after 1867 (b / w photo)
CHT287200 View of the Hotel-Dieu at the time of its construction, Paris, after 1867 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Building of Rue Imperiale at Marseilles, 1863 (b / w photo)
CHT242854 Building of Rue Imperiale at Marseilles, 1863 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Building of Avenue de l Opera, the building site of rue d Argenteuil
XIR202777 Building of Avenue de l Opera, the building site of rue d Argenteuil, near the rue Faubourg-Saint-Honore, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville

Map showing the extent of work during the Haussmann period of development in Paris
CHT344090 Map showing the extent of work during the Haussmann period of development in Paris from 1854-71, 1871 (colour litho) by French School

Traffic Island on Boulevard Haussmann, 1880 (oil on canvas)
BRM206495 Traffic Island on Boulevard Haussmann, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Caillebotte, Gustave (1848-94); 81x101 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Building of Avenue de l Opera, butte des Moulins, from rue Saint-Honore, Paris
XIR202776 Building of Avenue de l Opera, butte des Moulins, from rue Saint-Honore, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Building of the Hotel-Dieu, Paris, 1867 (b / w photo)
CHT287099 Building of the Hotel-Dieu, Paris, 1867 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris, Paris

Paris in 1878, Boulevard Haussmann extended between Boulevard des Italiens
XIR279745 Paris in 1878, Boulevard Haussmann extended between Boulevard des Italiens and rue Taitbout, engraved by Louis Dumont (b.1822) late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fichot

Plan of Sydney with Pyrmont, New South Wales, the latter the Property of Edward
STC195053 Plan of Sydney with Pyrmont, New South Wales, the latter the Property of Edward Macarthure Esquire Divided into Allotments for Building, 1836, published by James & Luke G

Building of the Hotel-Dieu, Paris, c. 1866 (b / w photo)
XIR287085 Building of the Hotel-Dieu, Paris, c.1866 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Improvements to Paris, transformation of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, view taken
XIR280139 Improvements to Paris, transformation of Montagne Sainte-Genevieve, view taken from rue Saint-Victor, 1877 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thorigny, Felix (1824-70); Bibliotheque Nationale

Building of Avenue de l Opera, Butte des Moulins, 15th October 1876 (engraving)
XIR280134 Building of Avenue de l Opera, Butte des Moulins, 15th October 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lix, Frederic (1830-97); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Building of Avenue de l Opera, demolition of the Butte des Moulins, from 7 pm to midnight
XIR280135 Building of Avenue de l Opera, demolition of the Butte des Moulins, from 7 pm to midnight, engraved by Charles Baude (1853-1935) December 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lancon

New Paris, view of a part of Rivoli street, in its present state, taken from the
XIR280138 New Paris, view of a part of Rivoli street, in its present state, taken from the corner of the Place of the Palais-Royal, 1877 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Provost

Improvements to Paris, opening of Avenue Napoleon after the building of the Butte des Moulins
XIR280137 Improvements to Paris, opening of Avenue Napoleon after the building of the Butte des Moulins, 1877 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Deroy

Paris, demolition of a part of the Cite to extend the buildings of the new Hotel-Dieu
XIR280142 Paris, demolition of a part of the Cite to extend the buildings of the new Hotel-Dieu, engraved by Charles Barbant (d.1922) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thorigny

Demolition of the Paris barriers, Arc de Triomphe and Place de l Etoile, engraved
XIR280143 Demolition of the Paris barriers, Arc de Triomphe and Place de l Etoile, engraved by Henry Duff Linton (1815-99) 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thorigny

Building of Avenue de l Opera, last demolitions, 1876 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR280136 Building of Avenue de l Opera, last demolitions, 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Paris, demolitions for the building of Rue des Ecoles, view taken from rue Saint-Nicolas
XIR280141 Paris, demolitions for the building of Rue des Ecoles, view taken from rue Saint-Nicolas du Chardonnet, engraved by Charles Maurand (19th century) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Thorigny

Expropriations during the extension of Avenue de l Opera, inhabitants moving
XIR280133 Expropriations during the extension of Avenue de l Opera, inhabitants moving from the Butte des Moulins, October 1876 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Building of the Avenue de l Opera and view of the Opera in the back, 1858-78
XIR164511 Building of the Avenue de l Opera and view of the Opera in the back, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Building of Avenue de l Opera, building site of the mound of Moulins near passage Moliere
XIR164510 Building of Avenue de l Opera, building site of the mound of Moulins near passage Moliere, Paris, 1858-78 (b/w photo) by Marville, Charles (1816-79); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Speicherstadt District, Hafencity, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

Twilight at Magellan-Terrace in Hafencity, Hamburg, Germany, Europe

The Princess Quay shopping centre in Hull Yorkshire UK
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"Reviving the Past, Shaping the Future: Urban Regeneration in Hamburg, Germany" Discovering new life amidst historical treasures, Hamburg's urban regeneration efforts have transformed the cityscape into a thriving hub of innovation and cultural revival. One such gem is the Speicherstadt District, an architectural marvel that stands as a testament to Hamburg's rich trading history. With its red-brick warehouses lining picturesque canals, this UNESCO World Heritage site has been revitalized to accommodate modern businesses and vibrant cultural spaces. Adjacent to Speicherstadt lies Hafencity, Europe's largest inner-city development project. Once an industrial wasteland, it now boasts contemporary architecture blending seamlessly with historic landmarks. The German Gymnasium exemplifies this fusion of old and new; originally built in 1864 as a gymnasium for London's German community, it has been meticulously restored into a stunning restaurant while preserving its original grandeur. Further across Europe lies Derwent Hall in England – an unfortunate victim of time but immortalized through Giles Worsley's lens. Its haunting beauty serves as a reminder that even lost houses can inspire future transformations. In London, Wembley Arena stands tall as an iconic symbol of urban renewal. Originally constructed for the British Empire Exhibition in 1924, it underwent extensive renovation to become one of the world's premier entertainment venues. Journeying inside these rejuvenated spaces reveals intricate details like never before seen - from ornate foyer designs that welcome visitors with elegance and sophistication to mesmerizing inner roof structures showcasing architectural brilliance at every turn. Urban regeneration extends beyond mere aesthetics; construction sites are bustling with activity as cities evolve and adapt to changing needs. Durham provides a prime example where ongoing developments breathe new life into historic surroundings while embracing progress. Across borders in France, Paris' Hotel-Dieu emerges from black-and-white photographs depicting its construction over 150 years ago. Today it remains an integral part of Parisian heritage, blending seamlessly with the modern cityscape.