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London City Hall, is the office of the Greater London Council, the Mayor and the London Assembly. The building sits on the south bank of river Thames beside the Tower Bridge. It was designed by the Foster and Partners of Lord Norman Foster.
London City Hall came into being with the birth of Greater London Council. A new building was required to house the London Assembly and the Mayor. The sight and design of the new building was selected on the basis of a contest. The new building was designed by the Foster and Partners of Lord Norman Foster. The construction of this building was completed in 2002.
Construction of the London City Hall:
Prior to that the County Hall used to house the London Government. The City Hall was built after a Japanese corporation bought the County Hall in 1993. From 1993 to 2002, the Greater London Authority was housed in a building on Marsham Street in Westminster. The new building or the City Hall was constructed on the south bank of Thames River. The City Hall of London sits beside the Tower Bridge.
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Structure of the London City Hall:
The London City Hall reflects a modern architectural style. There is much space around this spherical structure so that other office buildings can also be erected if required in future. The building comprises of 10 floors. The 185,000 square feet floor space can be used for various purposes. The environment friendly structure of this building ensures the entrance of natural light and proper ventilation.
Features of the London City Hall:
The London City Hall features a debating chamber, 'London's Living Room' and an amphitheater. The chamber has the capacity to accommodate 250 visitors along with the 25 members of the Assembly. The City Hall is accessible to the public. Various concerts and events are held at the amphitheater. Various corporate events as well as Mayor's monthly press conference are held at the 'London's Living Room'. Though it is open to all, the strong security system of the hall ensures the safety of each and every person.
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