In this week's blog post we will talk about to II. Elizabeth is the most mentioned name of the last days and is the longest reigning Queen in the history of the United Kingdom.
II. Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926. She ascended the throne on February 6, 1952, at 25. He became the world's longest-reigning monarch after King of France XIV. Louis. The longest surviving person in British history is Queen II. Elizabeth passed away on September 8, 2022. II. Elizabeth is Queen of 14 Commonwealth countries, including Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, and witnessed many architectural movements during her long reign. During his 70 years reign, she also inaugurated many significant buildings. In this week's article, we examine the five most striking buildings that II. Elizabeth, who is one of the longest reigning names in history, was personally inaugurated.
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St Paul's Cathedral was the tallest building in England in the year when she took the throne. Right now, London's modern skyline is made up of high-rise office buildings, many of which are over 150 meters. It is stated that there is no architectural term to describe the buildings built during the Elizabethan period. Despite this, it can be said that the urban texture of England is home to many different architectural styles.
Sydney Opera House, Sydney, Australia, Jørn Utzon
Sydney Opera House
The opera house is the symbol of Sydney and is considered one of the most significant structures of the 20th century. It officially opened in 1973. Danish architect Jørn UTZON designed the building, which is stated to have been attended by more than one million people. Arup undertook the engineering work of the building. Also, it won the Pritzker Architecture award for its designer in 2003. The construction of the building was completed in 14 years. "The Sydney Opera House has captured the imagination of the world." noted the Queen, who officially opened it in 1973.
Lloyd's Building, London, England, Richard Rogers
Lloyd’s Building
The radical building, one of the significant examples of high-tech architecture, is located in the City of London. The building serves as the headquarters of Lloyd's of London insurance company. The building, which is also known as the inside-out building, was designed by famous Italian architect Richard ROGERS. The architect, who wanted to create open spaces in the building, designed the circulation areas such as elevators and stairs to be located outside. The opening of the multistorey building, which has a striking design, took place in 1986. The Queen, who made the opening, said, "The building is undoubtedly a turning point both for the skyline of the city and for the history of Lloyd's."
Tate Modern, London, England, Herzog & de Meuron
Tate Modern
The museum hosts many national and international modern artworks and is located in London, the capital of the United Kingdom. The location on the banks of the River Thames, the design of the building was carried out by the famous Swiss architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron. The building, which was previously used as the Bankside Power Plant, has been renovated while preserving its modern and historical past. The museum was opened in 2000 by Queen II. Elizabeth.
British Museum, London, England, Foster + Partners
British Museum
Its current official name is "Queen II. Elizabeth's Great Court’’ the British Museum was reopened in 2000 with the addition of its roof. It was designed by the British architecture firm Foster + Partners, which is the glass roof covering the open atrium of the old building. The mosaic glass top cover has provided the structure with a 40 percent closed area. The structure was built in 2000 and was opened with an official ceremony by Queen II. Elizabeth.
Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Newcastle, England, WilkinsonEyre
Gateshead Millennium Bridge
The moving bridge connecting the cities of Newcastle and Gateshead in England was officially opened in 2002. The bridge, which has an original design, was built to allow the transit of boats and ships under it. It has two movable arches on the bridge to allow the passage of marine vehicles. The bridge was opened, which is reminiscent of the eye on the go, by Queen II. Elizabeth. In addition, the bridge won the Stirling Award, one of England's most prestigious awards, in the same year.
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