/2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html Exploring London since 2007 Wed, 16 May 2012 09:58:33 +0000 hourly 1 /2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html#comment-1128 Extreme Makeover: King’s Cross Edition « London Living Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:08:34 +0000 /?p=17910#comment-1128 [...] ‘Supported by a huge central column and 16 smaller ‘trees’’, the design overhaul at the hands of architects John McAslan & Partners, will make journeying through the station a far more enjoyable exercise: ‘The western range’s ticket hall has also been reopened, so rather than purchasing tickets in the 1970s monstrosity at the front of the station, passengers will be using the original Victorian facilities again, with its rather ornate raised walkway above the ticket counter.’ [...] [...] ‘Supported by a huge central column and 16 smaller ‘trees’’, the design overhaul at the hands of architects John McAslan & Partners, will make journeying through the station a far more enjoyable exercise: ‘The western range’s ticket hall has also been reopened, so rather than purchasing tickets in the 1970s monstrosity at the front of the station, passengers will be using the original Victorian facilities again, with its rather ornate raised walkway above the ticket counter.’ [...]

]]> /2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html#comment-1119 The Londoneer Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:36:36 +0000 /?p=17910#comment-1119 Thanks for the info Rob - I was lucky enough to get in there two weeks ago, well before the general public. It's a truly impressive space, and I particularly appreciate the fact that it provides several new ways to get into and out of the tube station. Thanks for the info Rob – I was lucky enough to get in there two weeks ago, well before the general public. It’s a truly impressive space, and I particularly appreciate the fact that it provides several new ways to get into and out of the tube station.

]]> /2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html#comment-1118 Rob Smith Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:20:13 +0000 /?p=17910#comment-1118 The new entrance to Kings Cross station opened to the public today, and it looks suitably impressive. With St Pancras and the University of the Arts building it makes a cluster of Victorian buildings that have been readapted for the 21st Century. Lewis Cubitt, the original Kings Cross architect should be proud of himself - a station thats built to last but flexible enough to be readapted its everything good architecture should be. If you are interested in the history and architecture of the area, Footprints of London are visiting the area on Sunday in our walk All Change at Kings Cross - see http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/2697519353 for details. The new entrance to Kings Cross station opened to the public today, and it looks suitably impressive. With St Pancras and the University of the Arts building it makes a cluster of Victorian buildings that have been readapted for the 21st Century. Lewis Cubitt, the original Kings Cross architect should be proud of himself – a station thats built to last but flexible enough to be readapted its everything good architecture should be. If you are interested in the history and architecture of the area, Footprints of London are visiting the area on Sunday in our walk All Change at Kings Cross – see http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/event/2697519353 for details.

]]> /2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html#comment-1100 The Londoneer Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:12:44 +0000 /?p=17910#comment-1100 Hi Henry, no I went early last week on a secret bloggers' tour, but was under an embargo for a week - that was a strange experience :) Hi Henry, no I went early last week on a secret bloggers’ tour, but was under an embargo for a week – that was a strange experience

]]> /2012/03/life-under-the-dome-kings-cross-stations-new-western-concourse.html#comment-1099 Henry Thu, 15 Mar 2012 18:18:53 +0000 /?p=17910#comment-1099 Great pictures Pete - did you attend the opening? Great pictures Pete – did you attend the opening?
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