Norman Foster. London City Hall.

map: The Queens Walk, London, SE1 2AA, England

:   :  : ::: THE FACT

It has no front or back in conventional terms. Rather, its shape is derived from a geometrically modified sphere, a shape that achieves optimum energy performance by minimising the surface area exposed to direct sunlight.

:   :  : ::: THE QUOTE

"Norman Foster’s glass monstrosity on the south bank of the Thames is a terrible insult to its neighbour, Tower Bridge, and to the Tower of London across the river. The Glass Gonad, Boris calls his new HQ, while his deputy, Kit Malthouse, is blunter, ranking it as an “architectural jerk-off”. "

Read Sunday Times online article

 :   :  : ::: THE CRITIC

"this grey metal egg, with a helical ramp whipping up its middle, is not a normal-looking building."

Roger Moore. Read article

:   :  : ::: THE LINKS

• the building in Greater London Authority official site 
• info @ Foster's official site
• info @ skyscraper news
• tripadvisor.com
• 360 view

Norman Foster. London City Hall.