Crystal Palace Park Concert Platform
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The Crystal Palace Park Concert Platform, located in Crystal Palace, London
, is a striking structure, designed by Ian Ritchie Architects
.
The building was nominated for the RIBA
's Stirling Prize
award in 1998.
The project received the 'Excellence in Design' award from the American Institute of Architects
.
The platform is located in Crystal Palace Park, in the London Borough of Bromley
. It is known locally as the rusty laptop.
Crystal Palace, London
Crystal Palace is a residential area in south London, England named from the former local landmark, The Crystal Palace, which occupied the area from 1854 to 1936. The area is located approximately 8 miles south east of Charing Cross, and offers impressive views over the capital...
, is a striking structure, designed by Ian Ritchie Architects
Ian Ritchie Architects
Ian Ritchie Architects Ltd is a leading British architectural practice, founded in London in 1981 by Ian Ritchie. Ritchie also co-founded the engineering firm Rice Francis Ritchie with Peter Rice and Martin Francis in Paris in 1981.-Recognition:...
.
The building was nominated for the RIBA
Riba
Riba means one of the senses of "usury" . Riba is forbidden in Islamic economic jurisprudence fiqh and considered as a major sin...
's Stirling Prize
Stirling Prize
The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects...
award in 1998.
The project received the 'Excellence in Design' award from the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
.
The platform is located in Crystal Palace Park, in the London Borough of Bromley
London Borough of Bromley
The London Borough of Bromley is a London borough of south east London, England and forms part of Outer London. The principal town in the borough is Bromley.-Geography:...
. It is known locally as the rusty laptop.