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Atrium JLP01_09_841605
Finsbury Avenue, Broadgate, City of London. The central atrium at 1 Finsbury Avenue with the sculpture Horse & Rider by Robert Clatworthy in the foreground.
The Finsbury Avenue complex was a three phase speculative office development by Rosehaugh Greycoat Estates in anticipation of the deregulation of the financial markets in 1986. It aimed to entice potential tenants in the financial services industry to a fringe area on the edge of the City through high quality design and construction. Designed by Peter Foggo of Arup Associates, Laing secured the management contract for the construction of each phase in turn.
Work on phase one, 1 Finsbury Avenue began in December 1982 and was completed by September 1984 followed by phase two, 3 Finsbury Avenue, from October 1985 to December 1986 with work beginning on phase three, 2 Finsbury Avenue in January 1987 and complete by April 1988.
The design for each of the three buildings followed a " shell and core" approach incorporating flexibility in the internal construction and allowing simple reconfiguration of space according to tenants needs. Laing undertook several contracts to refit office space in each of the buildings in subsequent years
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This print captures the stunning central atrium at 1 Finsbury Avenue in the Broadgate area of London's City. The focal point of this architectural masterpiece is the magnificent sculpture Horse & Rider, crafted by Robert Clatworthy. The Finsbury Avenue complex was a visionary project developed by Rosehaugh Greycoat Estates in anticipation of the financial market deregulation in 1986. Its aim was to attract potential tenants from the financial services industry to this fringe location on the edge of the City through exceptional design and construction quality. Designed by Peter Foggo of Arup Associates, each phase of construction was managed by Laing, with phase one commencing in December 1982 and completing in September 1984. Phase two followed from October 1985 to December 1986, while work on phase three began in January 1987 and concluded by April 1988. The innovative "shell and core" approach employed for each building allowed for flexible internal construction, enabling easy reconfiguration according to tenants' needs. In subsequent years, Laing undertook various contracts to refit office spaces within these remarkable structures. This photograph not only showcases an impressive architectural achievement but also serves as a testament to how foresight and meticulous planning can transform a fringe area into a thriving hub for business and commerce.
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