A Room for London, Architectural installation on Queen Elizabeth Hall, United Kingdom
The building features a wooden structure shaped like a boat, positioned on the rooftop of Queen Elizabeth Hall at London's South Bank Centre.
The installation opened in 2012 during London's Olympic year as a collaborative project between Living Architecture and Artangel organizations.
The structure draws inspiration from Joseph Conrad's journey through Congo in 1890, reflecting themes from his literary work Heart of Darkness.
The single-room accommodation includes upper and lower decks, providing direct views of London landmarks such as Big Ben and St Paul's Cathedral.
The design resulted from a competition among 500 architectural entries, with David Kohn and Fiona Banner creating the winning concept.
Location: London Borough of Lambeth
Inception: 2012
Creator: David Kohn
GPS coordinates: 51.50683,-0.11629
Latest update: June 6, 2025 15:07
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