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Hace 5 días · Waterhouse is known for the use of terracotta on the exterior of his buildings, most famously at the Natural History Museum. He also used faience, once its mass production was possible, on the interiors of his buildings. Such as the Victoria Building, University of Liverpool.
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Hace 1 día · One cannot discuss the architectural history of the Natural History Museum without mentioning its iconic Waterhouse Building, named in honor of its esteemed architect. Completed in 1881, this masterpiece of Victorian architecture seamlessly blends form and function, with its distinctive towers and turrets housing laboratories, offices, and storage facilities.
20 de mar. de 2024 · Under the superintendency of Richard Owen, the natural history collections were moved to the current premises, which opened to the public in 1881. Designed especially for the purpose by Alfred Waterhouse, the building is an outstanding example of Victorian Romanesque architecture.
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Hace 6 días · Waterhouse created an extraordinary menagerie of terracotta designs worthy of a ‘cathedral to nature’. […] From the imposing gargoyles on the façade to the most delicate interior detail, every element of his design pays homage to the natural world. ~ https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/alfred-waterhouse-museum-building-cathedral-to-nature.html.
14 de mar. de 2024 · The Natural History Museum is also currently carrying out extensive repairs to the facade of its Alfred Waterhouse-designed premises in South Kensington. Avanti Architects was appointed to the £20m job in October last year on a £510,000 contract.
12 de mar. de 2024 · Either way, what is known is that they aren’t real dinosaur fossils but full size models by artist Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, who was commissioned by the comptroller of Central Park, who had...
17 de mar. de 2024 · Location: Kensington. Region: London. Postcode: SW7 5BD. Gift Shop. Cafe. Accessibility. Toilets. The Natural History Museum in London is one of the most fascinating museums in the world, showcasing an enormous variety of specimens from the natural world. Visitor Information: The Natural History Museum. The Natural History Museum. Description.