Leeds architecture
The city of Leeds is one of the most fashionable places in the country with a great deal of new building virtually everywhere you look. But two RIBA award-winning projects in particular are worthy of the visitor's special notice. The Corn Exchange and the Henry Moore Institute are both centrally located and within easy walking distance of each other via a mainly pedestrianised area. The Henry Moore Institute, just five minutes' walk from the station, was formerly a group of neglected Victorian merchants' offices and warehouses, which were converted in 1993 into gallery space. The Henry Moore Institute is a renovation of national importance, as is the magnificent Corn Exchange. Built by Cuthbert Broderick in 1865 and now a Grade 1 listed building, the Corn Exchange has been recently enhanced by architect Will Alsop. An architectural masterpiece, this stunning city centrepiece has below its beautifully domed glazed roof myriad shops and restaurants, effortlessly mingling Victorian heritage with designer fashion.
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Corn Exchange
Henry Moore
Wherever possible we have tried to choose schemes that are available for the general public to appreciate, that are near to one another, and can be enjoyed on foot. There are other RIBA award-winning buildings at this destination.
www.architecture.com has details of all nationally awarded winners since 2002.
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