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British Gas Research Station FF003555

British Gas Research Station FF003555


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Filename: ff003555.jpg

Size: 3442 x 5080 (15.3MB)

Date: 15th October 2015

Source: Historic England

Credit: Historic England

Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work

Source: Historic England Archive

Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk

Job Title: Staff photographer

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British Gas Research Station FF003555

British Gas Research Station, Station Road, Killingworth, North Tyneside. Exterior view from the north-east. Photographed in 2003

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Media ID 11357946

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Architecture Brutalist Style Concrete Listed Grade Ii* Post War


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1. Title: British Gas Research Station FF003555 - A Brutalist Icon of Post-War Architecture This evocative photograph captures the exterior view of the British Gas Research Station, situated at Station Road in Killingworth, North Tyneside. The image, taken in 2003 by renowned photographer James O. Davies for Historic England, showcases the architectural grandeur of this Brutalist structure, which has been listed as Grade II* due to its significant historical and architectural importance. The British Gas Research Station, a testament to the post-war architectural movement, stands proudly against the North-Eastern skyline. Its raw, concrete exterior, a hallmark of Brutalist architecture, exudes an undeniable sense of strength and resilience. The building's clean lines, geometric shapes, and unadorned surfaces reflect the minimalist ethos of the era, while its large, expansive windows allow natural light to flood the interior, creating a harmonious balance between the structure's industrial roots and its connection to nature. Brutalist architecture, with its emphasis on raw, unadorned concrete, emerged in the late 1940s and 1950s as a response to the austerity and practicality of the post-war period. The British Gas Research Station is a prime example of this architectural style, which has since gained both admiration and controversy for its unique aesthetic. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back in time, witnessing a moment in history where architecture and innovation intertwined to create a symbol of progress and modernity. The British Gas Research Station, with its enduring presence, continues to inspire and challenge our perceptions of what architecture can be.

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