Designed by Lewis Cubitt in 1852, the station has been restored with original features retained wherever possible to safeguard its architectural integrity. In 2012, the restoration of the twin trainsheds was completed, letting light flood back in to the station.
| Image Details: | |
| Image File: | ACNH-0159-0004 |
| Caption: | King's Cross trainshed, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Network Rail, 2013. View from escalator landing to restored trainshed with vaulted steel and glass roof. |
| Property Release: | No |
| Model Release: | No |
| Dimensions in PX: | 4395 x 3817 pixels |
| Date of Photograph: | 17/09/2013 |
| Restriction: | Editorial Only |
| Credit: | Hufton+Crow/VIEW |
| Building Details: | |
| View Project Number: | 61305 |
| Building Name: | King's Cross trainshed |
| Headline: | King's Cross trainshed, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Network Rail, 2013. |
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Architect: | Network Rail |
| Architect Website: | http://www.networkrail.co.uk/ |
| Category: | Transport And Infrastructure |
| Building Type: | Railway Station |
| Year of Completion: | 2013 |
| Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
| Public Notes: | Designed by Lewis Cubitt in 1852, the station has been restored with original features retained wherever possible to safeguard its architectural integrity. In 2012, the restoration of the twin trainsheds was completed, letting light flood back in to the station. |
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| Orientation: | H |
| Type: | Railway Station |
| B/W or Colour: | Colour |
| Number of People: | Large group of people (11+ people) |
| Technique: | Full Frame |
| People Incidental: | Yes |
| Point of View: | Elevated view |
| Time of Day: | Day |
| Interior or Exterior: | Interior |
| Photographer: | Hufton+Crow |
| Source File Name: | ACNH-0159-0004.jpg |
| Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |