Friday 29 October 2010

One New Change.....(day 2)


Below are a few pictures of the newly-opened One New Change, the shopping and office complex erected by Land Securities with French architect Jean Nouvel as designer.  It is located on the junction of Cheapside (the ancient shopping street of the square mile) and New Change, facing the east end of St Paul's Catherdral.

Try registering your opinion of it in the survey on the right hand column.......

Jean Nouvel

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at present the majority (of 4) are less than thrilled .... what do YOU think?
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7 December 2010
Below are a few pictures taken from One New Change's newly-opened roof terrace. Splendid views of some of London's new tall structures, as well as the cathedral. 
The Shard and the Heron Tower in particular.
The very modesty of Jean Nouvel's addition to the City stands in contrast to the braggadocio of Mr. Piano's forte in the borough of Southwark.




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2 comments:

  1. The over riding reaction to walking around the ground and upper retail floors is that it's a great shame that the glass elevators get in the way of what would otherwise be cracking views of the Cathedral down the arcade parallel to Cheapside. Nice to have the shopping though (even if the shop designs are largely mediocre). The way in which the retail elements address Cheapside is a huge improvement on the other recent offerings along the street.

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  2. The learnéd Clerk's complaints are now less well targeted, as one can ride the 'blocking' double lift upwards 5 floors, and then enjoy the much more remarkable views from the high-level terraces. These opened to the public in December 2010.

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