The Urban Sustainability Centre sits at the heart of Londons Green Enterprise District on the western edge of the Royal Victoria Dock. The architectural concept for the building is based on two interlocking parallelogram forms with multiple triangular facets. Its crystalline geometry responds to its special location and contrasts with the curve of the O2 Arena beyond. A palette of reflective and transparent materials catches the light in different ways to create a dynamic composition on the waterfront. Together with the exhibition hall which will host public events, the centre also includes an auditorium, conference and meeting facilities and office space. As a showcase for sustainable design and construction, the building incorporates high performance materials and building systems
| Image Details: | |
| Image File: | ESUM-0124-0031 |
| Caption: | Siemens Urban Sustainability Centre – The Crystal, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Wilkinson Eyre Architects, 2012. Interior View showing Sustainability exhibition. |
| Property Release: | No |
| Model Release: | N/A |
| Dimensions in PX: | 4590 x 3655 pixels |
| Date of Photograph: | 01/09/2012 |
| Restriction: | No Restriction |
| Credit: | Edmund Sumner/VIEW |
| Building Details: | |
| View Project Number: | 61305 |
| Building Name: | Siemens Urban Sustainability Centre – The Crystal |
| Headline: | Siemens Urban Sustainability Centre – The Crystal, London, United Kingdom. Architect: Wilkinson Eyre Architects, 2012. |
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Architect: | Wilkinson Eyre Architects |
| Architect Website: | www.wilkinsoneyre.com |
| Category: | Corporate And Commercial |
| Building Type: | Conference Centre |
| Year of Completion: | 2012 |
| Collection: | VIEW Architecture |
| Public Notes: | The Urban Sustainability Centre sits at the heart of Londons Green Enterprise District on the western edge of the Royal Victoria Dock. The architectural concept for the building is based on two interlocking parallelogram forms with multiple triangular facets. Its crystalline geometry responds to its special location and contrasts with the curve of the O2 Arena beyond. A palette of reflective and transparent materials catches the light in different ways to create a dynamic composition on the waterfront. Together with the exhibition hall which will host public events, the centre also includes an auditorium, conference and meeting facilities and office space. As a showcase for sustainable design and construction, the building incorporates high performance materials and building systems |
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| Orientation: | H |
| Type: | Conference Centre |
| B/W or Colour: | Colour |
| Number of People: | Nobody |
| Technique: | Full Frame |
| People Incidental: | N/A |
| Point of View: | General view |
| Time of Day: | Day |
| Interior or Exterior: | Interior |
| Photographer: | Edmund Sumner |
| Source File Name: | ESUM-0124-0031.jpg |
| Copyright Info URL: | www.viewpictures.co.uk |