Shell Centre, London

Over the  years I've taken quite a few photographs of the Shell Centre on the South Bank, London. The building, which after its completion in 1962 became Britain's tallest, is an early example of the facelessness of many corporate towers. I took this photograph in 2013 when the half moon and a passing airliner suggested to me a different kind of image.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Sony DSC-RX100     2013

Shell Centre, London

The 27 storey Shell Centre was built in 1957-62 and was the first London building to exceed the height of the Victoria Tower of the Palace of Westminster. On completion it was the UK's tallest building, surpassing the Royal Liver building in Liverpool. It is faced with Portland stone, has bronze framed windows, and is the work of the architect Sir Howard Robertson. At the time of its construction it was derided by modernist architects who saw it as echoing the pre-war style of other London buildings. However, though it may be dull and backward looking its exterior has lasted better than most of the buildings erected during those years.

photo © T. Boughen     Camera: Lumix FZ1000 2