https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1092 en-us A new light-based artwork by American artist Leo Villareal with London architect Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands has recently been installed on four Thames River bridges.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14324 Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:30:00 -0500 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14324-first-phase-of-illuminated-river-opens-on-the-thames-river-in-london Four bridges have been lit in the project’s first phase: the Millennium Bridge, adjacent to the Tate Modern (shown), Southwark, Cannon Street, and London Bridge. Villareal’s work will extend to 15 bridges spread over 4.5 nautical miles of the Thames. Photo © James Newton Four bridges have been lit in the project’s first phase: the Millennium Bridge, adjacent to the Tate Modern, Southwark (shown), Cannon Street, and London Bridge. Villareal’s work will extend to 15 bridges spread over 4.5 nautical miles of the Thames. Photo © James Newton Cannon Street bridge was completed in 1866 but has been lit for the first time, with a scheme that celebrates its utilitarian character. Photo © James Newton Cannon Street bridge was completed in 1866 but has been lit for the first time, with a scheme that celebrates its utilitarian character. Photo © James Newton At London Bridge, lighting highlights its form’s monumental simplicity. Photo © James Newton Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands London's Jewish community is fairly large, and long established, but until the opening of JW3 in late 2013 it lacked a high-profile venue for the enjoyment and celebration of Jewish culture.

]]> 1505-jw3-lifschutz-davidson-sandilands-london.asp Sat, 16 May 2015 12:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/5990-jw3-by-lifschutz-davidson-sandilands While London's older Jewish institutions have a low public profile, JW3's fully glazed facade communicates its activities to the outside world. Visibility within the building was also important, both to aid navigation and to create commercial opportunities.   Photo © Hufton + Crow The first-floor entrance foyer overlooks the double-height restaurant, which itself looks out onto the piazza.   Photo © Hufton + Crow The first-floor entrance foyer overlooks the double-height restaurant, which itself looks out onto the piazza.   Photo © Hufton + Crow With retractable bleacher seating, an oak-lined hall is one of several rooms designed to accommodate diverse uses, from concerts to weddings. The column-free double-height space was created by hanging the floor above it from the structural frame at roof level.   Photo © Hufton + Crow With retractable bleacher seating, an oak-lined hall is one of several rooms designed to accommodate diverse uses, from concerts to weddings. The frame also partially encloses a terrace for the fourth-floor day-care center.   Photo © Hufton + Crow Photo © Hufton + Crow Photo © Hufton + Crow Photo © Hufton + Crow Photo © Hufton + Crow Photo © Nina Sologubenko Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Image courtesy Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands Lentzl@bnpmedia.com (Linda C. Lentz) Many Architects shun the notion of decoration—less is more and all that.

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