Planned improvements around Centre Point - Page 3

ismail · January 31st, 2009, 06:32 PM

It's just EH being cunts per norm.
They'll probabally ask for the Crossrail project to be called in next!!!!

GazKinz · February 1st, 2009, 02:34 AM

I went past this on the bus today, the fountain has been drained, could this indicate that their demolition is imminant I wonder?

Light Parade · February 1st, 2009, 08:29 AM

They drain the fountains pretty regularly, probably when they have to scoop the bodies out.....

But seriously, the activity is intensifying around the TCR station redevelopment. I took a stroll around Falconberg Court, behind the Astoria. you'd better hurry if you want to see see this alley - everything goes over the next few months.

Pictures were at dawn, with a BlackBerry, so they're rubbish - or atmospheric, dependent on your point of view....

Snowy · February 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM

What a shame..............but I guess that's the price of progress eh?!

chrissyb · February 1st, 2009, 07:58 PM

Terribly sad - there actually very interesting looking warehouse buildings. To some good riddance to a dingy alleyway - to me another little secret corner of London lost.

GazKinz · February 1st, 2009, 08:18 PM

It is a shame, I like the way the modernist Centre Point looms over the gritty Victoriana of Falconberg Court, very dramatic. But yes this is the price of progress, so fair play.

delores · February 1st, 2009, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrissyb

Terribly sad - there actually very interesting looking warehouse buildings. To some good riddance to a dingy alleyway - to me another little secret corner of London lost.

Is everything going there? or just the astoria? which is on the right.

DarJoLe · February 1st, 2009, 09:16 PM

All of it.

ledge88 · February 2nd, 2009, 12:39 PM

I will have to get down there and take some shots too.

Ciudad Bristol · February 2nd, 2009, 10:49 PM

^Please do, and round the back of Denmark Street.

Welcome to London btw (bit belated I know). you won't be disappointed.

GazKinz · February 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM

The block between Denmark Place and Centre Point has been boreded up:

And this block won't be around for much longer either

Drained Centre Point fountain

Manuel · February 3rd, 2009, 08:05 AM

These blocks would be quite interesting restored and occupied by better shops.

But as Gazkinz said this is the price to pay for a long awaited transport project.

Considering our own reactions here, I fear there may be some fairly strong opposition to their demolition. non?

randolph · February 3rd, 2009, 01:34 PM

I object - these are the sort of buildings we should strive to keep - the everyday buildigs of an era are what defines an age as well as the monumental.

UrbanG · February 3rd, 2009, 03:02 PM

me too. I don't accept that they have to be replaced to make way for crossrail - they are just not valued enough which I think is truly sad.

***ill tonkso*** · February 3rd, 2009, 03:10 PM

I don't see why they can't just be Deathmasked. Surely the facades can be kept, still allowing room for the Crossrail Works behind them?

DarJoLe · February 3rd, 2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ill tonkso

I don't see why they can't just be Deathmasked. Surely the facades can be kept, still allowing room for the Crossrail Works behind them?

As has already been said the Denmark Place buildings need to go so Charing Cross Road can be diverted across their former site and the Oxfor dStreet corner buildings need to go so the open plan ticket hall can be extended into their foundations former space.

It's physically impossible for the facades to simply stay put during the whole project, unless they can somehow float.

Tiler · February 3rd, 2009, 04:24 PM

God, there's gonna be traffic/ pedestrian chaos round there for several years with this scheme...London can barely cope with a bit of snow, let alone major redevelopment at a major intersection. Cripes.

Shame about the Astoria really. Although to be fair this area shames me as a Londoner. If I were a tourist I'd be sorely disappointed by Tottenham Court Road.

Where are the tramps gonna live now?

And, can I say RIP The End...an absolute disgrace that this club is going

Manuel · February 3rd, 2009, 07:44 PM

Dont you think Crossrail has been delayed enough?
Comes a time when the prosperity of millions of people spread in an around London is much more important than local architectural heritage.

frostedspikes · February 3rd, 2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel

Dont you think Crossrail has been delayed enough?
Comes a time when the prosperity of millions of people spread in an around London is much more important than local architectural heritage.

I don't see why they didn't demolish centrepoint instead, and put the station and associated works over that side. Its not like it was built legally.

DarJoLe · February 3rd, 2009, 08:49 PM

Centrepoint is Grade II listed structure.

January 31st, 2009, 06:32 PM	#41
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February 1st, 2009, 02:34 AM	#42
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February 1st, 2009, 12:39 PM	#44
Snowy Inbetweener Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London / Surrey Posts: 1,269 Likes (Received): 2	What a shame..............but I guess that's the price of progress eh?! __________________ RIP Downfallen

February 1st, 2009, 08:18 PM	#46
GazKinz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Camden Town Posts: 2,185 Likes (Received): 0	It is a shame, I like the way the modernist Centre Point looms over the gritty Victoriana of Falconberg Court, very dramatic. But yes this is the price of progress, so fair play. __________________ My best shots of 2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazkinz/

February 1st, 2009, 09:16 PM	#48
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February 1st, 2009, 08:29 AM	#43
Light Parade Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: London Posts: 693 Likes (Received): 14	They drain the fountains pretty regularly, probably when they have to scoop the bodies out..... But seriously, the activity is intensifying around the TCR station redevelopment. I took a stroll around Falconberg Court, behind the Astoria. you'd better hurry if you want to see see this alley - everything goes over the next few months. Pictures were at dawn, with a BlackBerry, so they're rubbish - or atmospheric, dependent on your point of view....

February 1st, 2009, 07:58 PM	#45
chrissyb Lincoln - London - Greece Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Greece Posts: 600 Likes (Received): 1	Terribly sad - there actually very interesting looking warehouse buildings. To some good riddance to a dingy alleyway - to me another little secret corner of London lost.

February 2nd, 2009, 12:39 PM	#49
ledge88 Devon Boy in the City Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 277 Likes (Received): 0	I will have to get down there and take some shots too.

February 2nd, 2009, 10:49 PM	#50
Ciudad Bristol Virtute et Industria Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: London SE 16 Posts: 1,380 Likes (Received): 1	^Please do, and round the back of Denmark Street. Welcome to London btw (bit belated I know). you won't be disappointed. __________________ Kings Cross Southern square (7,000m2) – August 2013

February 3rd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#51
GazKinz Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Camden Town Posts: 2,185 Likes (Received): 0	The block between Denmark Place and Centre Point has been boreded up: And this block won't be around for much longer either Drained Centre Point fountain __________________ My best shots of 2010 http://www.flickr.com/photos/gazkinz/

February 3rd, 2009, 08:05 AM	#52
Manuel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,952 Likes (Received): 2	These blocks would be quite interesting restored and occupied by better shops. But as Gazkinz said this is the price to pay for a long awaited transport project. Considering our own reactions here, I fear there may be some fairly strong opposition to their demolition. non? __________________ >>>>>>>>>> Mon album Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuel69/<<<<<<<<<<

February 3rd, 2009, 01:34 PM	#53
randolph Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: London Posts: 1,695 Likes (Received): 9	I object - these are the sort of buildings we should strive to keep - the everyday buildigs of an era are what defines an age as well as the monumental. __________________ Check out my tunes!! http://www.myspace.com/cpcollective http://www.myspace.com/ryedereden http://www.myspace.com/randolphryeder1

February 3rd, 2009, 03:02 PM	#54
UrbanG Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London Posts: 353 Likes (Received): 2	me too. I don't accept that they have to be replaced to make way for crossrail - they are just not valued enough which I think is truly sad.

February 3rd, 2009, 03:10 PM	#55
*ill tonkso* Portsmouths Finest, Maybe Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 14,155 Likes (Received): 222	I don't see why they can't just be Deathmasked. Surely the facades can be kept, still allowing room for the Crossrail Works behind them? __________________ Official Skyscrapercity 'Support the Shard at London Bridge' Facebook Group! Ill-Tonkso.co.uk - My Portfolio Website

February 3rd, 2009, 04:24 PM	#57
Tiler Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 98 Likes (Received): 0	God, there's gonna be traffic/ pedestrian chaos round there for several years with this scheme...London can barely cope with a bit of snow, let alone major redevelopment at a major intersection. Cripes. Shame about the Astoria really. Although to be fair this area shames me as a Londoner. If I were a tourist I'd be sorely disappointed by Tottenham Court Road. Where are the tramps gonna live now? And, can I say RIP The End...an absolute disgrace that this club is going

February 3rd, 2009, 07:44 PM	#58
Manuel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 9,952 Likes (Received): 2	Dont you think Crossrail has been delayed enough? Comes a time when the prosperity of millions of people spread in an around London is much more important than local architectural heritage. __________________ >>>>>>>>>> Mon album Flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/manuel69/<<<<<<<<<<

February 3rd, 2009, 08:49 PM	#60
DarJoLe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Posts: 15,675 Likes (Received): 400	Centrepoint is Grade II listed structure. __________________ "I can quite confidently and with pride say that if everything goes to plan London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games and will surpass Barcelona and Sydney in terms of atmosphere, style and achievement. And not just about the sport. The whole city and its people will come alive and want to be a part of this. It just feels right." DarJoLe, May 19th 2006.

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