Shortlisted for Crystal Palace rebuild
25/02/2014.
[LON] UK
metalocus, INÉS LALUETA
metalocus, INÉS LALUETA
Richard Rogers,David Chipperfield or Zaha Hadid, have been named on a shortlist of six architects in the running to resurrect the Crystal Palace exhibition hall in south London.
The shortlist in full includes London studios Grimshaw, Haworth Tompkins and Marks Barfield Architects to recreate the "spirit, scale and magnificence" of the iron glass and steel structure that was designed by English architect Paxton to host the Great Exhibition of 1851, but was destroyed by fire in 1936.
The shortlist in full includes London studios Grimshaw, Haworth Tompkins and Marks Barfield Architects to recreate the "spirit, scale and magnificence" of the iron glass and steel structure that was designed by English architect Paxton to host the Great Exhibition of 1851, but was destroyed by fire in 1936.
Possible overview of Crystal Palace rebuild. Image Courtesy of ZhongRong Group.
Possible Terrace view. Image © ZhongRong Group.
Possible Interior view. Image © ZhongRong Group.
Possible Cafe view. Image © ZhongRong Group.
Diagram. Image © ZhongRong Group.
This architectural competition is being run for ZhongRong-Arup by Colander Associates Ltd. It seeks to find a suitable architect who can develop the brief for the proposed new Crystal Palace building.
The selection panel for the competition to design this project evaluated expressions of interest from 38 ideas received for this competition. leading practices from across the world. The shortlist by the developers, ZhongRong Group, the President of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Stephen Hodder, the Chair of New London Architecture, Peter Murray, and members of the Advisory Board for The Crystal Palace project, chaired by London mayor Boris Johnson, is:
David Chipperfield architects, Grimshaw, Haworth Tompkins Architects, Marks Barfield Architects, Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners and a collaboration between Zaha Hadid Architects and Anish Kapoor.
“This is a positive step forward for the project. The expressions of interest and outstanding shortlist demonstrate the wealth and diversity of design talent inspired by the challenge of rebuilding The Crystal Palace in the spirit of the magnificent original.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: “This is a stellar line-up of talent demonstrating the world - wide interest in this unique and challenging project. The rebuild of Crystal Palace is set to produce an extraordinary new landmark for the capital, which will support the rebirth of this historic park and catalyse jobs and growth in the local area.”
Chairman of the ZhongRong Group Mr Ni Zhaoxing
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