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Constructing the YMCA JLP01_08_091576a
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Date: 3rd February 2022
Source: Historic England
Credit: A© Historic England Archive. Joh
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Constructing the YMCA JLP01_08_091576a
Central London YMCA, Great Russell Street, Camden, Greater London. A view looking through scaffolding and the steel frame of the podium and basements of the Central London YMCA building during its construction.
It was announced in February 1971 that Laing had started work on a new building at Central London YMCA, to replace an existing building which had opened in the 1910s. The project comprised four residential towers between 6 and 12 storeys high, above a podium and basements. The basements and podium, which were built using reinforced concrete and structural steel, comprised Phase I of the project; the towers were built in Phase II. The building was completed in 1977
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1970s Construction Tower Block Hostel Staging
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This print captures the intricate process of constructing the Central London YMCA building in the 1970s. Through a maze of scaffolding and steel frames, we are given a glimpse into the early stages of this monumental project. The image showcases the podium and basements being meticulously crafted using reinforced concrete and structural steel, forming Phase I of this ambitious endeavor. Announced in February 1971, this construction aimed to replace an existing building that had served its purpose since the 1910s. The vision for the new structure included four residential towers ranging from 6 to 12 storeys high, towering above the solid foundation provided by the podium and basements. The photograph not only highlights the technical aspects involved but also exudes a sense of anticipation and progress. It is as if we can almost hear the clatter of tools and feel the energy surrounding these dedicated workers as they bring their expertise to each stage of construction. Completed in 1977, this hostel stands tall as a testament to architectural innovation during that era. Its steel-framed tower blocks rise proudly against London's skyline, symbolizing both strength and community spirit. Through this remarkable image captured by A© Historic England Archive, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand how dreams were transformed into reality through meticulous planning, skilled craftsmanship, and unwavering determination.
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