what are the latest things to see in the UK, finished over the last year. I am going back soon for a short time only and would hate to miss something special.
there's a cool pedestrian bridge called corkscrew bridge or something that screws itself back and forth across a canal to allow for water and foot traffic. actually, it's probably cooler to read about on the internet than to actually see.
the best thing I saw in london was a small town on the way to stonehenge (which is now surrounded by highways and was probably not worth it). i stopped in this town and walked around and looked at the ancient homes and churches, watched the old people in pubs and listened to the brook running through town. the sense of place was so thick it was suffocating. that's hard to replicate. much more memorable than the london eye.
Okay, now I'm going to London...and Dover to help my buddy swim across the channel...so any suggestions of things not be missed--architectural or otherwise--would be appreciated.
laban school of contemporary dance by H&M http://www.laban.org/
i would go at dusk so that you are able to experience it at night.
it is about 10-15 from central london. worth the trip
I'll mention the Soane museum so that it doesn't get lost amidst all the more recent projects. Not to be missed-- definitely needs to be visited in person to really understand the place.
i just visited the UK. spent a month there. undoubtedly the highlight of the visit was a drive up to edinburgh to take a look at Miralles' Scottish Parliament Building. don't miss it...
Tate Modern is okay....utter disregard for craftsmanship except for the glazing system; art was good, & I believe that the recent renovation of the coffee bar is complete. Plus the new exhibition of H & dM's work.
what should I see in London / elsewhere in the UK
what are the latest things to see in the UK, finished over the last year. I am going back soon for a short time only and would hate to miss something special.
hmm maybe the swiss-re building by Foster (30 st-mary axe)
nothing, go somewhere sunny.
hackney empire looks good (impact font as a solid part of a facade!)
but no, seriously, spend your ticket money better...
haha, its home so it makes sense to go back everyone once in a while.
there's a cool pedestrian bridge called corkscrew bridge or something that screws itself back and forth across a canal to allow for water and foot traffic. actually, it's probably cooler to read about on the internet than to actually see.
the best thing I saw in london was a small town on the way to stonehenge (which is now surrounded by highways and was probably not worth it). i stopped in this town and walked around and looked at the ancient homes and churches, watched the old people in pubs and listened to the brook running through town. the sense of place was so thick it was suffocating. that's hard to replicate. much more memorable than the london eye.
Okay, now I'm going to London...and Dover to help my buddy swim across the channel...so any suggestions of things not be missed--architectural or otherwise--would be appreciated.
laban school of contemporary dance by H&M
http://www.laban.org/
i would go at dusk so that you are able to experience it at night.
it is about 10-15 from central london. worth the trip
also future system's lord's media centre
I'll mention the Soane museum so that it doesn't get lost amidst all the more recent projects. Not to be missed-- definitely needs to be visited in person to really understand the place.
i just visited the UK. spent a month there. undoubtedly the highlight of the visit was a drive up to edinburgh to take a look at Miralles' Scottish Parliament Building. don't miss it...
Loch Ness.
Wales.
Definitely Laban...worth the trek
Tate Modern is okay....utter disregard for craftsmanship except for the glazing system; art was good, & I believe that the recent renovation of the coffee bar is complete. Plus the new exhibition of H & dM's work.
British Museum....great
Channel 4 building.....finally clean & looking fresh
Swiss RE:....definitely sneak your way in (wear a tie & suit while carrying a briefcase)
Any of John Pawson's work is worth the legwork
make sure you take a double-decker bus tour.
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