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Photographic Print : Assembling steel frame JLP01_11_63516_05
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Assembling steel frame JLP01_11_63516_05
Stakis London Metropole Hotel, Edgware Road, City of Westminster, Greater London. A view from the base of a large crane during the construction of the steel frame of the extension to the Stakis Metropole Hotel, London.
Six plate girders weigh 82 tonnes each and span 26 metres to form the ceiling of the upper ballroom and provide support for 363 bedrooms on nine floors above. The size of the crane required to lift the girders into place meant road closures were needed. Laing liaised with a number of agencies including the Traffic and Abnormal Loads Police and the Paddington Basin Construction Impact Team and the installation proceeded with minimal disruption to traffic
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Media ID 24561675
© Historic England Archive
1990s Colourful Construction Crane Hotel Machinery Steel
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Introducing the latest addition to our Media Storehouse collection of Photographic Prints: "Assembling steel frame JLP01_11_63516_05" by © Historic England Archive, captured by Joh. This captivating image takes you back in time to the City of Westminster in Greater London, where the extension to the Stakis London Metropole Hotel was under construction. Witness the grandeur of a large crane in action, assembling the steel frame against the backdrop of Edgware Road. Relive the history and engineering marvel through this stunning photographic print. A perfect addition to your home or office decor, this print is a testament to the past and the evolution of construction. Order yours today and bring a piece of history into your space. #HistoricEngland #ConstructionHistory #PhotographicPrints #StakisLondonMetropoleHotel #SteelFrameConstruction #EdgwareRoad #Westminster #GreaterLondon #VintagePhotography #EngineeringMarvel #AssemblingSteelFrame #Joh #HistoricMoments #PrintsForYourWalls #ArchitecturalHeritage #PastProgress #MediaStorehouse
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This print captures a pivotal moment in the construction of the Stakis London Metropole Hotel extension, located on Edgware Road in the City of Westminster, Greater London. The image offers a unique perspective from the base of a towering crane as it assembles the steel frame that will shape this architectural masterpiece. The sheer magnitude of this project becomes evident when considering that six plate girders, each weighing an astonishing 82 tonnes, are being lifted into place. These girders span an impressive 26 meters and will form the ceiling of the upper ballroom while providing essential support for 363 bedrooms spread across nine floors above. Such an ambitious undertaking necessitated careful coordination with various agencies to minimize disruption to traffic. Laing, responsible for overseeing this construction marvel, collaborated closely with authorities such as Traffic and Abnormal Loads Police and Paddington Basin Construction Impact Team to ensure smooth operations. As one gazes at this vibrant scene filled with machinery and colorful steel beams reaching towards the sky, it is impossible not to appreciate both the engineering prowess required for such a feat and the visual spectacle unfolding before our eyes. This photograph serves as a testament to human ingenuity and determination in shaping our urban landscapes.
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