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Welbeck Street Car Par DP094113
Filename: DP094113.jpg
Size: 2832 x 4256 (6.8MB)
Date: 11th February 2010
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive. Derek
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Staff Photographer
© Historic England Archive
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Welbeck Street Car Par DP094113
Welbeck Street Car Park, Marylebone Lane, Westminster, London. Exterior, detail
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Media ID 18373985
© Historic England Archive
Architecture Brutalist Style Concrete Detail Modern Post War
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1. Title: "Brutalist Beauty: A Detailed Exploration of Welbeck Street Car Park, London" 2.. This evocative photograph by Derek Kendall captures the intricate and striking details of the Welbeck Street Car Park in London's Marylebone Lane, Westminster. Constructed during the post-war modernist era, this brutalist architecture stands as a testament to the aesthetic and functional innovations of the period. Brutalism, an architectural style that emerged in the mid-20th century, is characterized by its raw, unadorned surfaces and emphasis on functionality. The Welbeck Street Car Park epitomizes these principles, with its bold use of concrete in various textures and finishes. The image invites us to appreciate the intricate interplay of light and shadow on the car park's rough, unpolished surfaces, revealing the beauty hidden within its seemingly utilitarian design. The photograph's composition draws our attention to the intricate details of the car park's structure. The geometric patterns created by the concrete columns and beams, the subtle variations in texture and color, and the interplay of light and shadow all contribute to a sense of visual complexity and depth. The image invites us to look beyond the car park's functional purpose and see it as a work of art, a testament to the creative potential of post-war modernist architecture. The Welbeck Street Car Park stands as a reminder of the transformative power of architecture and its ability to shape our urban landscapes and influence our daily lives. This photograph by Derek Kendall invites us to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this iconic brutalist structure, and to see it not just as a functional space, but as a work of art that enriches our cultural heritage.
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