Unilever
House - New Bridge Street, London, UK
Architect
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James Lomax-Simpson, John
James Burnet & Thomas S. Tait, 1931
Kohn Pederson Fox Associates 2007
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Date Built
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Construction
began in 1929 - completed 1931
Refurbishment completed 2007
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Location
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100 Victoria
Embankment near Blackfriars Bridge.
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Description
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The
building
is
described
by
"Open House London" as a, "Landmark
curved Grade II listed building which has been
transformed to give it a new lease of life."
The
beautiful neo-classical building looks out
towards the Thames and Blackfriars Bridge.
Open House London add that, "Its
tranformation involved the demolition, removal
and recycling of much of the original
building, followed by the restoration of the
listed façades and the construction of modern
open spaces for the company."
The architects KPF say that,
"Extensive consultation was held with
Unilever employees to develop a design to
provide high-quality office space that
responds to the company’s operational
requirements while retaining important parts
of the building to safeguard its historic
character." As a result, "Offices
are provided in the restored and extended
Crescent and Watergate wings. A new central
atrium hosts the main circulation area and
brings natural air and light into the center
of the building."
A prominent
feature of the atrium is the sculpture
entitled "The Space Trumpet" by Conrad
Shawcross. The sculpture is programmed
to rotate gradually so that over a 60 day
period it will make a full cycle.
"Public spaces are located at ground level,
while meeting rooms and staff facilities are
on the top floor of the building."
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