One Redcliffe Street, Bristol

One Redcliffe Street, Bristol
One Redcliffe Street, Bristol

One Redcliffe Street seen from Back Bridge Street, Castle Park
One Redcliffe Street, Bristol is located in Bristol
Shown within Bristol
Former names Robinson Building
Alternative names 1 Redcliffe Street
General information
Status Complete
Address 1 Redcliffe Street
Town or city Bristol
Country UK
Coordinates 51°27′11″N 2°35′28″W / 51.453°N 2.591°W / 51.453; -2.591Coordinates: 51°27′11″N 2°35′28″W / 51.453°N 2.591°W / 51.453; -2.591
Construction started 1961[1]
Completed 1963 or 1964[1][2]
Height 60 metres (200 ft)[2]
Technical details
Structural system reinforced concrete, clad in concrete panels
Floor count 15[2]
Design and construction
Architect John E Collins
Colin Beales[1]
Architecture firm in house
Other designers Climate control by GN Haden & Sons[1]

1 Redcliffe Street, Bristol, England, formerly known as the Robinson Building, was built in 1964 as the headquarters of paper and packaging manufacturer E. S. & A. Robinson. Robinsons had occupied the site since 1846.[1] At the time of construction it was the first high rise building in Bristol to "break an unofficial height limit" of 30.5 metres (100 ft).[3] THe Robinson building caused "controversy, both locally and nationally, and was seen by many as failing to respond to its environment, in particular its physical relationship to the adjacent Church of St Thomas". However, prominent architect Basil Spence described it as "a gift to the City". It was considered for the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest| in 2007, but the application was refused.[1]

See also

  • List of tallest buildings and structures in Bristol

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Duterloo-Morgan, Ms F. "Adviser's Report" (PDF). English Heritage. Department of Culture, Media and Sport. http://www.dcms.gov.uk/images/freedom_of_information/84260_advisors_report.pdf. Retrieved 17 November 2011. 
  2. ^ a b c "1 Redcliffe Street, Bristol". skyscrapernews.com. 2011. http://www.skyscrapernews.com/buildings.php?id=793. Retrieved 17 November 2011. 
  3. ^ "One Redcliffe Street". emporis.com. 2011 1. http://www.emporis.com/building/one-redcliffe-street-bristol-united-kingdom. Retrieved 17 November 2011. 

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