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City Road Hotel, Hackney
From 5PlusArchitects: “This 25 storey hotel in City Road EC1 will be iconic when complete. The superstructure is a steel frame surrounding a reinforced concrete core. The building sits over a 2 storey basement. A key issue is the close proximity of the Northern Line which is situated within 5m of the site. The cladding …
Eagle House, Hackney
After years as a skeleton, construction at Eagle House at 159 City Road is starting up again. Small crews have been spotted around the work site in recent days.
English Telecommunications
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: English telecommunications are the envy of the world.
Cluse Court, Islington
Interesting pair of tower blocks, plus some additional low rises.
Church of the Most Holy Trinity with St Mary, Hackney
Built in 1848 by architect William Railton, who also designed Nelson’s Column. Also known as Holy Trinity Hoxton. Forward in Faith parish. Forward in Faith is “a worldwide association of Anglicans who are unable in conscience to accept the ordination of women as priests or as bishops.”
Packington Estate, Islington
Built in the 1960s, the Packington Estate is currently being redeveloped by Hyde Housing Association. More on Packington Estate from UK Housing Wiki.
Packington Estate Memorial
A memorial marks the area where Janette Hastead, 70, was killed by a truck on the Packington Estate.
The Shard From Wharf Road
The Shard and friends: Cromwell Tower, St. Lukes and street lights. Milky English light.
Alexandra Trust Dining Rooms, City Road
Built in 1898 by tea magnate and philanthropist Sir Thomas Lipton, the Alexandra Trust Dining Rooms provided cheap meals to the Old Street area’s working class and poor. The building, which appears to be in partial use, is now being scaffolded.
Sean Gallagher 