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Minories Car Park JLP01_08_082403
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Size: 5235 x 6634 (6.7MB)
Date: 4th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Source: Historic England Archive
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Minories Car Park JLP01_08_082403
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. The entrance to the staircase of the City Engineers Highways Depot, built as part of the contract for Minories Car Park.
The building was connected to the basement of the car park. It housed workshops, a canteen and rest room, offices and a caretakers flat. The surface treatment of the exterior walls is visible in this photograph. Hemlock boards were used on the shuttering to leave an impression of the timber in the concrete surfaces. The architect E G Chandler took inspiration from Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank for this surface treatment. The complicated shape of the building meant its construction was difficult. No two sections of shuttering were the same so they could not be reused for a different part of the building
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1960s Car Park Detail Multi Storey Road Transport
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the Minories Car Park, located at 1 Shorter Street in the City of London. The image showcases the entrance to the staircase of the City Engineers Highways Depot, which was built as part of the contract for this multi-storey car park. The building itself is a remarkable structure that not only housed workshops, a canteen and rest room, offices, and a caretaker's flat but also boasted an intriguing surface treatment on its exterior walls. In this photograph, one can clearly see how hemlock boards were used on the shuttering to create an impression of timber in the concrete surfaces. This unique design choice was inspired by Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank and adds a touch of elegance to an otherwise functional space. Constructing such a complex building proved to be quite challenging due to its complicated shape. Each section of shuttering had its own distinct dimensions, making it impossible for them to be reused elsewhere in the construction process. Despite these difficulties, architects managed to bring their vision to life with stunning precision. This print serves as both a testament to architectural ingenuity and as a glimpse into transportation history during the 1960s. It highlights not only intricate details but also tells us about advancements in road transport infrastructure during that era.
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