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Minories Car Park JLP01_10_03414
Filename: jlp01_10_03414.jpg
Size: 6635 x 5221 (7.0MB)
Date: 4th March 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: https://images.historicenglandservices.org.uk/
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Minories Car Park JLP01_10_03414
Minories Car Park, 1 Shorter Street, City of London. Minories Car Park from the south east.
Laing built the Minories Car Park between July 1968 and December 1969. It was the ninth of fourteen large off-street car parks planned by the City of London in the 1950s to be completed. Flint for the exposed aggregate precast spandrel panels was carefully selected for a uniform colour and textured finish. Hemlock planks were used to give a textured finish to the exposed cast in-situ concrete walls, inspired by the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank. The hammered finish on the fluted concrete curtain wall was copied from the Elephant House at London Zoo. The building was 350 feet long and 110 feet wide with 5 parking levels, one below ground. It had spaces for 601 cars, and for 46 lorries or coaches on the ground floor
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Media ID 24463033
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1970s Car Park Multi Storey Road Transport
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the iconic Minories Car Park in the City of London, a testament to architectural innovation and design. Built by Laing between July 1968 and December 1969, it was one of fourteen large off-street car parks planned by the City of London in the 1950s. The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of this structure. The exposed aggregate precast spandrel panels were meticulously chosen for their uniform color and textured finish, while hemlock planks were used to give a unique texture to the cast-in-situ concrete walls. Inspiration was drawn from notable landmarks such as the Queen Elizabeth Hall on the Southbank and even the Elephant House at London Zoo, which influenced the hammered finish on the fluted concrete curtain wall. Stretching an impressive 350 feet long and 110 feet wide, this multi-storey car park boasted five parking levels with space for 601 cars. Additionally, it provided room for 46 lorries or coaches on its ground floor. This photograph not only showcases an architectural marvel but also serves as a reminder of how road transport has evolved over time. It encapsulates both functionality and aesthetics seamlessly within its design. Thanks to A© Historic England Archive's preservation efforts, we can appreciate this snapshot from history that celebrates ingenuity in urban planning without mentioning any commercial use associated with it.
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