One of the most renowned architects to come out of England, Inigo Jones (1573–1652) is credited with being the one who brought the classical Renaissance style to the country’s built environment. During this time, he was closely associated with King …
In the skyline of Manhattan, one of the most recognisable landmarks is the Steinway Tower. This skyscraper, which has 82 stories and stands at a towering height of 435 metres, can be found close to Central Park. The singular appearance …
The Secret Intelligence Service, more commonly known as MI6, is the United Kingdom’s foreign intelligence service. The organisation collects intelligence from overseas to support the UK’s national security. MI6 was founded in 1909, following the amalgamation of several intelligence agencies. …
In all parts of the world there are always weird things to see and Cornwall is certainly no exception. If you go to Penzance, try to pass by the strange Egyptian house. It was built on Chapel Street by Plymouth …
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Many people believe that the Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte is both one of the most significant and beautiful structures that can be found anywhere in the world. The person who was responsible for creating it also committed an act of tragic …
Skyscrapers in London have traditionally been built in clusters, with entire neighbourhoods including only a few buildings of eight or ten storeys or more. The West End is one of them, and Centre Point has been a prominent landmark between …
After being converted as the terminal for Eurostar trains in 2007, St. Pancras station was reopened to the public. These trains travel to Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The name of the station comes from the nearby parish of St. Pancras, …
Who likes Trellick Tower? There are professionals in the field of architecture who believe that it is a masterpiece of the Brutalist period and that it is a building that is both practical and useful. To truly appreciate it, you …
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Before the last twenty years, there weren’t too many skyscrapers in London; in fact, you could count all of them on the metaphorical fingers of one hand. It was done in part to preserve the view of the dome of …
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Battersea Power Plant is a decommissioned coal-fired power station that is classified as Grade II and located in Nine Elms, Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The station is situated on the south bank of the river Thames in …
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