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Passage JLP01_10_51508
Finsbury Avenue, Broadgate, City of London. A view looking down a tunnel to the basement carpark at 2 Finsbury Avenue, showing the bare concrete construction units connected with large steel bolts.
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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1990s Concrete Grey Interior Office Space Age Tunnel
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This print captures the essence of Finsbury Avenue, a visionary office development in the heart of London's financial district. The image showcases a tunnel leading to the basement carpark at 2 Finsbury Avenue, revealing its raw and industrial beauty. The bare concrete construction units are connected with large steel bolts, creating a striking visual contrast against the sleek lines and modern design. The Finsbury Avenue complex was conceived as a response to the anticipated deregulation of financial markets in 1986. Rosehaugh Greycoat Estates aimed to attract potential tenants from the financial services industry by offering high-quality design and construction. Designed by Peter Foggo of Arup Associates, each phase of this three-part project was managed by Laing Construction. Phase one began in December 1982 and was completed by September 1984, followed by phase two from October 1985 to December 1986. Finally, work on phase three commenced in January 1987 and concluded in April 1988. The architectural concept for each building embraced flexibility through a "shell and core" approach, allowing for easy reconfiguration according to tenants' needs. Over time, Laing undertook various contracts to refit office spaces within these buildings. This photograph serves as an enduring testament to their remarkable craftsmanship and innovative vision that transformed this fringe area into an attractive destination for businesses seeking cutting-edge facilities. Photo credit: A© Historic England Archive
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