The London cityscape is littered with a large variety of instantly recognisable buildings. Often what makes these buildings iconic are their unique roofs. We here at AJ Scutchings will explore in the blog below four London rooftops, their designs, construction, and more!

Kings Cross Station

The roof of King’s Cross Station is a recognisable building among the many notable roofs in the London area, both old and new. The inside of the roof is covered by a semi-circular, vaulted concourse that extends from the ground up. From outside, a bird’s eye view, the building also appears to be quite amazing, it is a visual spectacle that has thousands of visitors flocking to it every year.

Kensington Roof Garden

An elaborate garden complete with an Art Deco pavilion is located high above a crowded London shopping street. These 6,000 square metre gardens, which were built in the 1930s, are divided between a Spanish garden with Moorish influences, a Tudor-style garden, and an English water garden. This unique roof offers opulent greenery above the London throng.

St Paul’s Cathedral

St. Paul’s Cathedral is well-known throughout the world for its famed dome, which has been proudly striking the London skyline for 300 years. It is noteworthy both historically and religiously because the first church was built here in AD 604. Visitors, locals, and even students living in student housing in London can learn about English history on the cathedral floor. They can also see the tombs of national heroes, climb the famed dome to experience the Whispering Gallery’s exceptional acoustics, and take in views of London from the Stone and Golden Galleries.

The Great Court Of The British Museum

Modern engineering methods were used to create and construct the glass canopy that covers the two-acre Great Court in the British Museum. Over 3,000 glass panels make up the geometric design that encircles the museum’s renowned Reading Room. This roof is not only a beautiful sight to behold, but it has a unique composition that allows the glass to reduce solar gain and block ultraviolet radiation for a more environmentally conscious design.

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