Home > Europe > United Kingdom > England > London > Royalty
The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city... 1862. Creator: Unknown
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images
The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange for a large commercial city, by T. H. Watson, 1862. The "Design for an Exchange"...is in the Italian Gothic style of the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries...The merchants area is surrounded by coupled iron columns which support the roof, which is constructed of iron, wood, and glass, with a a glass dome...Towards the front shown in our engraving are the Lloyd's Great Room, Captains Room etc, and above them...is a great hall available for public meetings, balls etc...At the east end of this block of buildings is the great staircase; and at the west end, to which the clock tower is attached, is a chamber of commerce, with waiting-rooms etc...In the roof covering the great hall are three rows of dormer windows...The lateral thrust of the vaulting by which the great hall is covered is resisted by flying buttresses...The whole building is raised upon a terrace...the east and west sides being separated from the streets by arcades of coupled columns 250ft. long...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1862
Heritage Images features heritage image collections
Media ID 35120335
© The Print Collector/Heritage Images
Architectural Style Cast Iron Clock Tower Dormer Window Gothic Revival Iron Neo Gothic Victorian Gothic Windows Flying Buttress Flying Buttresses Illustrated London News White And Black
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Architecture
> Styles
> Gothic Architecture
> Architecture
> Styles
> Neo-Gothic Architecture
> Architecture
> Styles
> Victorian Architecture
> Architecture
> Towers
> Related Images
> Europe
> United Kingdom
> England
> London
> Royalty
> Historic
> Medieval architecture
> Gothic architecture
> Towers
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image showcases The Royal Academy Prize Architectural Design: an exchange, designed by T. H. Watson, in 1862. The design, although the creator is unknown, represents an architectural masterpiece that transports us back to the 19th century. The exchange, which is not explicitly stated to be for commercial use in the text from Illustrated London News, is depicted as a grand architectural structure with a unique blend of Italian Gothic style from the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. The central focus of the design is a large, spacious hall, surrounded by coupled iron columns that support the roof. The roof itself is a marvel of engineering, constructed from iron, wood, and glass, with a stunning glass dome at its peak. Towards the front of the building, we can see the Lloyd's Great Room and Captains' Room, among other spaces. Above these areas is a great hall, available for public meetings, balls, and other events. At the east end of the building, a grand staircase can be found, while at the west end, a chamber of commerce is located, complete with waiting rooms. The roof covering the great hall features three rows of dormer windows, adding to the overall grandeur of the design. The lateral thrust of the vaulting in the great hall is resisted by flying buttresses, ensuring the structural integrity of the building. The exchange is raised upon a terrace, with the east and west sides separated from the streets by arcades of coupled columns, spanning an impressive length of 250ft. This architectural marvel, with its intricate design and innovative use of materials, is a testament to the ingenuity and creativity of the architects and engineers of the time. Despite being over a century and a half old, the design continues to inspire and captivate audiences with its timeless beauty.
MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.
