CITY HALL Mayor Of London's Office (Architect Sir Norman Foster 2001)

Opened in 2002, City Hall was designed by Sir Norman Foster who also designed the Gherkin Tower close by. Built on the site of the old Haya s Wharf complex City Halla s sweeping spherical shape makes it an environmentally friendly building.With 25 less surface area of a conventional building, it is self shading, naturally ventilated and cooled by air conditioning which uses cold ground water extracted from deep below the building. Additional energy efficiency comes from the latest electrical control systems, lighting movement sensors and solar panels. To represent transparency, a clear 500 metre spiral staircase ascends the full height of the ten story building giving uninterrupted views of the interior. On the tenth floor is a London s Living Rooma an exhibition and meeting space with an external viewing balcony. text from walklondon.com 83925110 N00 has added CITY HALL Mayor of London s Office Architect Sir Norman Foster 2001 at 2012 09 19 15 22 08 and tagged as sir norman foster

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