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Stepped atrium JLP01_11_53205_19

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Stepped atrium JLP01_11_53205_19

VAUXHALL CROSS, ALBERT EMBANKMENT, VAUXHALL, LAMBETH, GREATER LONDON. A team of window fitters working on the installation of a stepped atrium on the northern side of Vauxhall Cross.
Vauxhall Cross, also known as the SIS or MI6 Building, was designed by the architect Terry Farrell and was built by Laing Management Contracting for Regalian Properties. It was sold to the government, becoming the headquarter offices for the British Secret Intelligence Service or MI6. Laing won the contract for the building in 1989, with ground works starting in 1990 and completion of the structure taking place in 1992. The building is clad with precast concrete panels and metal and glass curtain walling. It also has side atria and stepped atria roofs which are double-glazed and covered with tinted toughened glass

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Media ID 24672460

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1990s Construction Government Office People Work Cradles Ladders Ropes Ziggurat


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This print captures a team of dedicated window fitters diligently working on the installation of a stunning stepped atrium at Vauxhall Cross in Greater London. The iconic building, also known as the SIS or MI6 Building, was designed by renowned architect Terry Farrell and constructed by Laing Management Contracting for Regalian Properties. Originally built for commercial purposes, Vauxhall Cross was later acquired by the government to serve as the headquarters for the British Secret Intelligence Service or MI6. The construction process began in 1990 with ground works and concluded in 1992 when the structure reached its completion. The building's exterior showcases an elegant combination of precast concrete panels and metal and glass curtain walling. Notably, it features side atria and stepped atria roofs that are double-glazed and adorned with tinted toughened glass. In this snapshot from the 1990s, we witness workers fearlessly navigating ladders, ropes, cradles, and other equipment to ensure precise installation of each window pane within this architectural masterpiece. Their dedication is evident as they contribute their expertise to bring life to every detail of this ziggurat-inspired design. Preserved within Historic England Archive's collection, this photograph offers a glimpse into both the meticulous craftsmanship involved in constructing such an extraordinary landmark and the collaborative efforts required to realize its grandeur.

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