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Auditorium, Royal Festival Hall HKR01_04_482
Royal Festival Hall, South Bank, London. Interior view of the halls auditorium theatre, showing side seating and the underside of boxes. Photographed by Margaret F. Harker in 1951. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 18996401
Filename: hkr01_04_482.jpg
Size: 3785 x 5019 (9.3MB)
Date: 15th May 2019
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Images
Job Title: Photographer
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This stunning photograph, taken by Margaret F. Harker in 1951, captures the interior beauty of the Auditorium at the Royal Festival Hall on London's South Bank. The image offers a unique perspective, with the focus on the side seating and the underside of the boxes, providing a glimpse into the intricate design and craftsmanship of this modern architectural masterpiece. Designed by architects Leslie Martin, Robert Mathews, and Peter Moro, the Royal Festival Hall opened in 1951 as part of the Festival of Britain celebrations. The auditorium was designed to be an inclusive and accessible space for all, with a flexible seating arrangement that could accommodate various performance configurations. The use of natural light, acoustic design, and unobstructed sightlines were key considerations in the design, making the Royal Festival Hall a pioneering venue for the performing arts. The photograph showcases the clean, geometric lines and the warm, rich tones of the wooden seating and the terrazzo flooring. The underside of the boxes, with their intricate patterns and textures, add an element of visual interest and depth to the image. The large expanse of the auditorium, with its side seating extending towards the stage, emphasizes the sense of grandeur and scale of the space. Margaret F. Harker's photograph is a testament to the enduring appeal and significance of the Royal Festival Hall as an iconic piece of modern architecture and a cultural landmark in London. The image invites us to imagine the countless performances and memories that have unfolded within these walls, making it a cherished piece of architectural and artistic history.
