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Between Liverpool and Manchester
Starting point: Hope Street Hotel

The Hope Street Hotel is the perfect base for exploring architecture in both Liverpool and Manchester; only a 45 minute train ride away.

Liverpool, a World Heritage Site, has more listed buildings than any other UK city after London, and has been selected as European Cultural Capital 2008.

In walking distance from the hotel:
The magnificent newly restored Philharmonic Hall was designed by Herbert J. Rowse in 1939. Between 1994 and 1995 the Philharmonic Hall underwent a major renovation and a massive improvements to acoustics and technical facilities, including Dolby surround sound, and a much bigger stage.
The Philharmonic Hall is home to the world class Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Merseyside Youth Orchestra.

Photo: arcspace

Hope Street links Liverpool’s two cathedrals, one Anglican and the other Roman Catholic. Architecturally in contrasting styles both built in the 20th century.
Liverpool Cathedral, inaugurated in 1978, is the largest Anglican cathedral in Europe and one of the major buildings of this century. It was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, who won the commission at the age of 21.

The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King scheme started in the 1850’s was abandoned, as was Sir Edward Lutyens’ dream of a Cathedral second only in size to St. Peters in Rome.
However the crypt of of Lutyen’s Cathedral was built before work finally had to come to a stop after the Second World War. The new concept by Sir Frederick Gibberd, a perfectly circular nave of glass and concrete, rises above the crypt.

Photo: arcspace

When the Albert Dock opened in 1845 it covered about seven and a half acres.
In 1983 The Albert Dock Company was created to redevelop the whole site. The restored dock is now a major tourist attraction with the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, The Beatles Museum, the HM Customs & Excise National Museum, and many small shops, bars, flats, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. In the background the Three Graces of the Liverpool Waterfront.

Photo: arcspace

FACT, the newly opened centre for Film, Art and Creative Technology, was designed and built by artist Clive Gillman and architects Austin-Smith: Lord.

Photo: arcspace

Walk to Lime Street Station and take the train to Piccadilly Station in Manchester. Take the Metrolink to Harbour Street in Salford and walk across the river to the Imperial War Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind.
More about the museum in our upcoming feature.

Photo: arcspace

On the way back stop and walk across the River Itwell on the Trinity Bridge (1995), designed by Santiago Calatrava, that marks the invisible border between the Cities of Salford and Manchester.
Like several of Calatrava’s bridges the tension cables supporting the bridge are suspended from a single pylon.

Photo courtesy Santiago Calatrava

Get back on the Metrolink and get off at Piccadilly Gardens. The recreational Pavilion, two curved concrete walls,a free-standing sculptural piece and a larger containing shops and cafés, is designed by Tadao Ando.

Photo: arcspace

Alsop Architects are acting as overall strategic framework planners for the transformation of an existing housing estate in Manchester. The Masterplan will encompass a revitalised mixed use development comprising housing, a school, health care facility and retail units.

Liverpool Architecture
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		kk Letter Between Liverpool and Manchester Starting point: Hope Street Hotel The Hope Street Hotel is the perfect base for exploring architecture in both Liverpool and Manchester; only a 45 minute train ride away. Liverpool, a World Heritage Site, has more listed buildings than any other UK city after London, and has been selected as European Cultural Capital 2008. In walking distance from the hotel: The magnificent newly restored Philharmonic Hall was designed by Herbert J. Rowse in 1939. Between 1994 and 1995 the Philharmonic Hall underwent a major renovation and a massive improvements to acoustics and technical facilities, including Dolby surround sound, and a much bigger stage. The Philharmonic Hall is home to the world class Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Choir and Merseyside Youth Orchestra. Photo: arcspace Hope Street links Liverpool’s two cathedrals, one Anglican and the other Roman Catholic. Architecturally in contrasting styles both built in the 20th century. Liverpool Cathedral, inaugurated in 1978, is the largest Anglican cathedral in Europe and one of the major buildings of this century. It was designed by Giles Gilbert Scott, who won the commission at the age of 21. The Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King scheme started in the 1850’s was abandoned, as was Sir Edward Lutyens’ dream of a Cathedral second only in size to St. Peters in Rome. However the crypt of of Lutyen’s Cathedral was built before work finally had to come to a stop after the Second World War. The new concept by Sir Frederick Gibberd, a perfectly circular nave of glass and concrete, rises above the crypt. Photo: arcspace When the Albert Dock opened in 1845 it covered about seven and a half acres. In 1983 The Albert Dock Company was created to redevelop the whole site. The restored dock is now a major tourist attraction with the Merseyside Maritime Museum, the Tate Gallery, The Beatles Museum, the HM Customs & Excise National Museum, and many small shops, bars, flats, restaurants, hotels and other businesses. In the background the Three Graces of the Liverpool Waterfront. Photo: arcspace FACT, the newly opened centre for Film, Art and Creative Technology, was designed and built by artist Clive Gillman and architects Austin-Smith: Lord. Photo: arcspace Walk to Lime Street Station and take the train to Piccadilly Station in Manchester. Take the Metrolink to Harbour Street in Salford and walk across the river to the Imperial War Museum, designed by Daniel Libeskind. More about the museum in our upcoming feature. Photo: arcspace On the way back stop and walk across the River Itwell on the Trinity Bridge (1995), designed by Santiago Calatrava, that marks the invisible border between the Cities of Salford and Manchester. Like several of Calatrava’s bridges the tension cables supporting the bridge are suspended from a single pylon. Photo courtesy Santiago Calatrava Get back on the Metrolink and get off at Piccadilly Gardens. The recreational Pavilion, two curved concrete walls,a free-standing sculptural piece and a larger containing shops and cafés, is designed by Tadao Ando. Photo: arcspace Alsop Architects are acting as overall strategic framework planners for the transformation of an existing housing estate in Manchester. The Masterplan will encompass a revitalised mixed use development comprising housing, a school, health care facility and retail units. Liverpool Architecture Manchester Architecture Check kk letters when making future travel plans.