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Embankment Place JLP01_10_46392
Filename: jlp01_10_46392.jpg
Size: 6636 x 5239 (5.5MB)
Date: 10th February 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/
© Historic England Archive
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Embankment Place JLP01_10_46392
EMBANKMENT PLACE, CITY OF WESTMINSTER, GREATER LONDON. A view of the completed Embankment Place development at dusk, taken from across the Thames.
In 1987, Laing Management Contracting won the contract for the construction of Embankment Place over Charing Cross Station. Embankment Place is predominantly an office building, although work at the site also included the construction of shopping facilities, refurbishment of the Players Theatre, and improvements to the station itself. British Rail worked closely with Laing throughout the contract. The site was completed in 1991 and went on to win various awards including a Civic Trust Award and the European Structural Steel Design Award
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Media ID 24349359
© Historic England Archive
1990s Atmospheric Night Scene Office River Urban
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This print captures the mesmerizing beauty of Embankment Place, a remarkable development in the heart of Westminster, London. Taken at dusk from across the Thames, the image showcases the completed project in all its glory. In 1987, Laing Management Contracting was awarded the prestigious contract to construct Embankment Place over Charing Cross Station. While primarily an office building, this ambitious undertaking also included shopping facilities, restoration work on the Players Theatre, and enhancements to the station itself. British Rail collaborated closely with Laing throughout this endeavor. The site's completion in 1991 marked a significant milestone for architectural excellence and urban transformation. Recognized for its outstanding design and structural ingenuity, Embankment Place received accolades such as the Civic Trust Award and European Structural Steel Design Award. As we gaze upon this photograph, we are transported back to a bygone era when bustling cityscapes came alive under nightfall. The river reflects shimmering lights that dance upon its surface while casting an atmospheric glow on this iconic structure. Through A© Historic England Archive's lens, we can appreciate both the historical significance and aesthetic allure of Embankment Place during its heyday in the 1990s. This image serves as a testament to human innovation and creativity that continues to shape our urban landscapes today.
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