Historical Heritage In A Modern Metropolis
Since 1875, Liberty London has stood has stood proud as a destination for high quality and innovative design. The Tudor building maintains a beautiful facade which sits in stark comparison to the context which has arisen around it. However, instead of modernising the interior of it as many buildings now do, this particular example has been kept historical throughout.
The image above is of one of the most famous architectural elements of the Liberty interior, and it is exactly this which I have got in mind as inspiration for my design. One of clients is an established tailor, to have a space like this, even on a smaller scale, would be amazing to incorporate. I can imagine the tailor hearing his client walking through the door, then immediately running from his studio and excitedly greeting them from his grand balcony before inviting them up.
It would also present opportunity for decoration and samples just as in the picture here too, noticing how the fabrics are folded over the balconies.
The image above is of one of the most famous architectural elements of the Liberty interior, and it is exactly this which I have got in mind as inspiration for my design. One of clients is an established tailor, to have a space like this, even on a smaller scale, would be amazing to incorporate. I can imagine the tailor hearing his client walking through the door, then immediately running from his studio and excitedly greeting them from his grand balcony before inviting them up.
It would also present opportunity for decoration and samples just as in the picture here too, noticing how the fabrics are folded over the balconies.
Returning to the exterior of the building, I do love that this beautiful building maintains the history of its build. Despite sitting in the London, an ever changing city, Liberty has kept hold of its identity and become an icon. It is definitely worth considering the context of the site when designing, although the industrial roots of the site may not be quite as intricate as the Tudor facades, there is certainly inspiration to be found.
www.gardenista.com/posts/shoppers-diary-liberty-of-londons-floral-fabrics
www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Shopping/Libertys/851c/imagesPage/25972/
www.liberty.co.uk/AboutLiberty/article/fcp-content
www.londontown.com/LondonInformation/Shopping/Libertys/851c/imagesPage/25972/
www.liberty.co.uk/AboutLiberty/article/fcp-content