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Final piece JLP01_11_30115_07
STANSTED AIRPORT, STANSTED, STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX. A crane lifting the final roof dome of the terminal building at Stansted Airport in to position as part of the topping out ceremony.
Laing Management Contracting was appointed consultant contractor for the Stansted development in October 1985. The development included new road access from the M11, a new rail link with London and the north, short and long term car parking, new taxiways and aprons, and a new terminal building with an automated passenger transit system. Work on site began in April 1986 and the new terminal, designed to accommodate 8 million passengers per year, opened in March 1991.
The terminal building covers 8 acres roofed by 121 square domes, each 18m square and weighing 12 tonnes. The domes were preassembled as units from steel lattice work and lifted on to the structural steel supporting trees, designed to maximise floor space for passenger circulation with as few barriers as possible. Triangular roof lights provide natural light and uplighters were concealed in the branches of the roof supports. The lower level houses the baggage handling system, building services machinery and the railway station. Paul Channon, Secretary of State for Transport, was given the honour of controlling the crane to place the final section of roof as part of the topping out ceremony. This photograph appeared in the March 1988 issue of Team Spirit, the Laing company newsletter
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1980s Air Transport Airport Construction Geometric Silhouette Square Lift Norman Foster
10"x10" Photo Print
Introducing the stunning photograph "Final piece JLP01_11_30115_07" from the Media Storehouse collection, proudly presented by Historic England Archive. Captured by Joh, this captivating image showcases the final moment of the topping out ceremony at Stansted Airport. Witness the historic event as a crane lifts the final roof dome of the terminal building into place, marking a significant milestone in its construction. A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this photograph is a testament to the engineering prowess and architectural vision that brought Stansted Airport to life. Add a touch of history and intrigue to your décor with this beautiful, high-quality print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
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This print captures a significant moment in the construction of Stansted Airport's terminal building. The image showcases the final piece, JLP01_11_30115_07, being lifted into position by a crane during the topping out ceremony. Laing Management Contracting played a crucial role as the consultant contractor for this ambitious project, which began in April 1986 and was completed in March 1991. The development encompassed various elements such as new road access from the M11, a rail link with London and other areas, extensive parking facilities, taxiways and aprons, and an innovative automated passenger transit system. The impressive terminal building spans across 8 acres and is adorned with 121 square domes that weigh an astonishing 12 tonnes each. These domes were meticulously preassembled using steel lattice work before being hoisted onto structural steel supporting trees to optimize floor space for passenger circulation. To enhance natural lighting within the terminal building, triangular roof lights were incorporated while uplighters were cleverly concealed within the branches of the roof supports. Additionally, on its lower level lies essential components like baggage handling systems, building services machinery, and even a railway station. A notable highlight of this historic occasion was when Paul Channon, Secretary of State for Transport at that time had been given the esteemed honor of controlling the crane to place this final section of roof during the topping out ceremony. This remarkable photograph appeared in Team Spirit - Laing company newsletter's March 1988 issue but has now found its place in Historic England Archive where it continues to preserve memories of this monumental achievement.
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