IPSWICH DJI Drone - Willis Building
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
In 1991 the Willis building became the youngest building to be given Grade I listed building status in Britain. At the time it was one of only two listed buildings under 30 years of age.
Willis Building
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Willis Building
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
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Top Tourist Attractions in Ipswich - England
Top Tourist Attractions and Beautiful Places in Ipswich - England:
New Wolsey Theatre, Christchurch Park, Holywells Park, Christchurch Mansion, Hollow Trees Farm Shop, Ipswich Waterfront, Ancient House, Ipswich Transport Museum, The Giles Statue, Regent Theatre, Portman Road Stadium, The Willis Building
Tony Poole Discos...Corporate Event at The Willis Building in Ipswich
Tony Poole Discos...Dancing at a corporate event at The Willis Building in Ipswich
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Was the newest building to be given grade I listed status.
Places to see in ( Ipswich - UK )
Places to see in ( Ipswich - UK )
Ipswich is the county town of Suffolk, England, located on the estuary of the River Orwell, about 60 miles north east of London. Ipswich has been continuously occupied since the Saxon period, and its port has been one of England's most important for the whole of its history.
Ipswich is a non-metropolitan district. The urban development of Ipswich overspills the borough boundaries significantly, with 75% of the town's population living within the borough at the time of the 2011 Census, when it was the fourth-largest urban area in the United Kingdom's East of England region, and the 42nd largest urban area in England and Wales.
The Ipswich docks area (the waterfront) is now devoted primarily to leisure use and includes extensive recent development of residential apartment blocks and a university campus. Holywells is the area around Holywells Park, a 67-acre (27 ha) public park situated near the docks, and the subject of a painting by Thomas Gainsborough. Chantry is a housing estate and park to the town's south-west.
Districts outside the town centre include Bixley Farm, Broke Hall, California, Castle Hill, The Dales, Gainsborough, Greenwich, Kesgrave (which is actually a separate town situated in Suffolk Coastal District), Maidenhall, Pinewood, Priory Heath, Racecourse, Ravenswood (built on a former airfield), Rose Hill, Rushmere, Springvale, St Margarets, Stoke, Warren Heath, Westbourne, Whitehouse and Whitton. To the east of the town is Trinity Park near Bucklesham the home of the annual Suffolk Show, a typical county show.
Ipswich's sole professional association football club is Ipswich Town, which was established in 1878 and, as of 2015, plays in the second-tier Football League Championship at the 30,300-capacity Portman Road stadium.
Alot to see in ( Ipswich - UK ) such as :
Christchurch Park
Christchurch Mansion
Ipswich Transport Museum
Holywells Park, Ipswich
Willis Building
Sutton Hoo
St Mary le Tower
Ipswich Museum
Chantry Park
Alton Water
Ipswich Waterfront
Bourne Park
Alexandra Park, Ipswich
Gippeswyk Park
Beacon Rally Karts
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Willis Building Ipswich - Reimagined
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
We were then tasked with analysing the building, specifically looking at energy and thermal performance and suggest measures that could improve.
The result was a seven part mixed media report covering everything from natural light studies to three dimensional animations exploring in detail the components that make up the building in its existing and proposed state.
I selected the iconic Willis Faber building in Ipswich, UK by Architect Sir Normal Foster as my case study. Its Grade I listed status is testament to its importance as a piece of architectural and technological history that is universally valued.
Both the building and the Architects prestige added to the challenge and I went to great lengths to ensure that what I modelled for the existing building was as true to reality as possible within the constraints placed upon me.
Clearvision’s installation at Willis Towers Watson Office Ipswich
Skyscraper Video #212: Willis Building ( London )
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The Willis Building, also known as 51 Lime Street Building, is a commercial and office building in 51 Lime Street, London, EC3, England, UK. It had the height of 125 metres | 410 ft and 26 floors + 2 floors below ground. The construction started in 2004 and completed in 2008. It features a stepped design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97 metres | 318 ft and 68 metres | 223 ft. The building was the first in a wave of new tall towers for London's primary financial district.
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Willis Building - Sustainable Building Design (UCL IEDE/VEIV)
In a series of videos on sustainable building design, Dr Ben Croxford (UCL IEDE) and Carrie Behar (UCL-Energy) discuss the use of saw-tooth glazing. We believe the information presented in these videos is factually correct, please note that the opinions expressed are solely those of the speakers in the film rather than of UCL. This project was run as part of the UCL EngD VEIV programme. Please leave your queries, suggestions and comments below.
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Ipswich... more to England
This vedio is about a small town i have been living in now called Ipswich. It is situated in the county named Suffolk in the easter part of England....
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What will Ipswich be remembered for?
What will Ipswich be remembered for?
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Best Attractions and Places to See in Ipswich , United Kingdom UK
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Christchurch Mansion
Hollow Trees Farm ShopHolywells Park
Holywells Park
Ipswich Museum
Baylham House Rare Breeds Farm
Ipswich Waterfront
Ancient House
New Wolsey Theatre
Christchurch Park
Ipswich Transport Museum
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A Drive Around Ipswich ~1966
This film was taken in 1996/7 by my late father. He used a Cine camera to take the footage as his friend drove the car around Ipswich. Although he doesn't drive on every street he seems to drive around most of the main roads around and in the town giving the view a complete Ipswich experience. This is one of many old cine films I have on my channel, mostly of Ipswich and Suffolk and the various interests and hobbies my father was into. (c) Copyright Russell Frost. A drive through Ipswich in 1966.
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