{"id":3331,"date":"2009-09-16T11:43:27","date_gmt":"2009-09-16T15:43:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=3331"},"modified":"2012-12-24T16:41:13","modified_gmt":"2012-12-24T20:41:13","slug":"london-modern-architecture-design","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2009\/09\/16\/london-modern-architecture-design\/","title":{"rendered":"A Facelift for London: Modern Architecture and Design"},"content":{"rendered":"
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London Vacation Rental 2 Bedroom Apartment in City\/Islington (LN-659)<\/div>\n<\/div>England\u2019s capital is well-known for its centuries-old architecture<\/strong> (and, in fact, ancient ruins from the Roman Wall can still be seen throughout this bustling and cosmopolitan center, most unexpectedly in the basement of a barbershop in Leadenhall Market in the City<\/a> and most picturesquely within the sprawling confines of the Barbican Centre). However, in recent years, London<\/a> has been undergoing a facelift in terms of architecture and design\u2014and there\u2019s more to come before the 2012 Olympics. Admirers of modern style will be pleased and perhaps a bit surprised at all the cutting-edge structures the city has on show\u2014not to mention the stylish and contemporary accommodations that New York Habitat offers throughout central London.<\/p>\n

To really see the changes giving London its updated look, head to St. Helen\u2019s Church, a well-preserved example of twelfth-century architecture. Then contrast it with the infamous \u201cGherkin\u201d (St. Mary\u2019s Axe) rising behind it.<\/strong> That contemporary building was constructed on the site of a 1992 IRA bombing to commemorate the city\u2019s commitment to continually moving forward.<\/p>\n

Another nearby example of modern design is Sir Richard Rogers\u2019s celebrated building for Lloyd\u2019s Insurance, styled somewhat like a sophisticated Erector Set. The stone remains of Lloyd\u2019s original doorway from the 1800s stand solemnly to its right, a reminder of London\u2019s rich history.<\/p>\n

Yet another of Rogers\u2019s buildings, Lloyd\u2019s Registry for Shipping, at 71 Fenchurch Street, is also a modernist masterpiece, with a courtyard garden, exterior glass elevators and a sleek, ship-shaped fountain. It was built in 1997 behind the classical fa\u00e7ade of the original Lloyd\u2019s Registry.<\/p>\n

Of course, many of London\u2019s shops, bars and restaurants also boast the most modern design elements while paying homage to the past. For example, the Hoxton Apprentice in Hoxton Square, Hackney<\/a>, is an excellent restaurant that employs ex-homeless workers and trains them in the gastronomic arts.<\/strong> The high ceilings, wood floors and huge windows were once part of a Victorian schoolhouse, now transformed into a popular, stylish and socially conscionable eatery (profits go back into the charity\/training program).<\/p>\n

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London Vacation Rental 2 Bedroom Apartment in City\/Islington (LN-659)<\/div>\n<\/div>To really get a glimpse of London\u2019s architectural style, stay in a chic New York Habitat vacation accommodation in the City<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A breathtaking 2-bedroom vacation accommodation in City-Islington (LN 659)<\/a> on the penthouse level. This apartment is built in a former luxury office and comes with two baths, laundry\/dryer, dark oak flooring and two spacious outdoor terraces that allow striking views of the skyline.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A crisp, clean-lined studio in City-Islington (LN-212) <\/a>on the third floor of a period walk-up. This vacation accommodation has a double bed, laundry\/dryer, decorative Victorian fireplace and lots of light from the large windows. To contrast the white walls and appliances, there\u2019s a black antique leather sofa.<\/p>\n

\u00b7\u00a0A sleek studio in City-Islington (LN-681)<\/a> on the lower-ground floor of a period building near Tower Bridge. This rental accommodation comes with a stylized and comfortable double bed, laundry\/dryer, wood floors, open-plan kitchen and unique windows.<\/p>\n

For fans of high design, there\u2019s no better city than London\u2014and no better place to stay than in a New York Habitat vacation rental in London<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let us know your favourite building in London with a comment below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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