Inspirational Buildings in the UK

There are many amazing buildings around the United Kingdom, so I thought I’d do a little piece about some of my favourites. You will probably recognise many of these but if you don’t then look them up, they are spectacular.

McLaren Technology Centre, Surrey

The headquarters of the McLaren Technology Group and all of its companies is located in Surrey, England. The famous architect Sir Norman Foster, who was behind the new Wembley stadium & the infamous Gherkin, is responsible for the design of the headquarters which is renowned for its innovation in modern design and architecture. The main framework of the centre consists of over 5,000 tonnes of steelwork, forming a space covering 57,000 square metres – this would be big enough to stock nine jumbo jets. 

Lloyd’s Building, London

Lloyd’s Building is home of the Lloyd’s of London insurance institution, located in London’s financial district. The home of the insurance institution is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, with construction completed in 1986. The building is a prime example of the modern Bowellism architecture – with staircases, lifts, electrical power conducts and water pipes all featured on the outside, giving it the nickname as the “Inside-Out building”. The building consists of three main towers and three service towers around a central, rectangular space.

The Shard, London

The Shard, formerly known as London Bridge Tower, is an 87-storey skyscraper in Southwark, London. Designed in the year 2000 by Renzo Piano, the Italian architect whom previously was best known for creating the Pompidou Centre in Paris. The Shard offers visitors London’s highest and best view with unparalleled 360 degree panoramas for up to 40 miles.

The BT Tower, London

The BT Tower (formally known as the Post Office tower) is a communications tower located in Fitzrovia, London. With construction finalised just over 50 years ago, the BT Tower was then known as the tallest building structure in the UK. The building is concrete clad in glass, and with its narrow cylindrical shape it makes it one of London’s most iconic landmarks.

The Eden Project, Cornwall

The Eden Project was opened to the public in March 2001 and is a multiple Greenhouse complex, with artificial bio-domes featuring plants collected from all over the world. The domes consist of plastic cells which are supported by a steel frame structure. One of the biomes simulates a tropical environment, with a second biome a Mediterranean environment. Both of which are well over 100ft high, with the tropical biome covering 3.9 acres and the Mediterranean covering 1.6. With sculptures, planted landscapes and gardens dotted around, the project is a truly unique and spectacular attraction.

All of these buildings are outstanding; they are all highly maintained and well looked after by facilities management companies such as Servest. If you require building management services then get in touch with Servest, they will be able to advise upon and deliver a solution for your business.