The station was designed by isambard brunel although much of the architectural detailing was completed by his associate matthew digby wyatt.
Paddington station roof.
With a mix of perspex roof covered areas and open air spots we ve got you covered whatever the weather.
Bask in the sunlight or watch the clouds go by overhead.
The restoration of span 4 is expected to be complete by the third quarter of 2011.
The span 4 project began in september 2009 and includes restoring the station s ageing glass roof to provide natural light and shelter to the platforms.
Paddington station took four years to complete and opened on 29 may 1854 serving as the london terminus of the great western railway.
I really love the contrast between the semi circular ornate window and the more industrial windows in the foreground.
There has already been a blog about paddington station but this one concentrates on the original station roof.
In recent years the roof has had a substantial loss of light transmission down to 18 causing a lack of visibility in a thriving setting.
Cex03a rm paddington station the london terminus of the great western railway 1854.
The main train shed of paddington station.
A false ceiling covering the platforms below and blocking natural light.
There are two london termini with famous station roofs paddington station and st pancras station.
This is the first print of paddington station i have done.
Iron was used in the construction of the roof and the spans supported on cast iron pillars.
A secret corner of london.
The ornate roof of paddington station london.
Being completed in 1838 and now having over 60million passengers through the station every year paddington station is a very important hub in rail.
During the 1990s paddington station was extensively refurbished with the glass in brunel s original roof replaced with polycarbonate glazing panels the restoration of digby wyatt s ornamental tracing and significant improvements to the lawn.
In 1916 cover was needed for platforms 9 12.