Most iconic Sheffield Buildings?

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

It says a lot that we're kind of struggling for a singular truly Sheffield Icon building. My vote would have been the cooling towers, - a special example of a particular building type, and probably at this point completely individual compared to any other example of the type anywhere in the world. The proportions, curves, the consideration of decoration at the top. They were literally unique to Sheffield, and at 70ish years old probably some of the oldest examples of such structures in the world.

Yes, they were, so it's a shame that they were demolished on perhaps-dubious "safety" grounds.

[Detetcive 10]

It says a lot that we're kind of struggling for a singular truly Sheffield Icon building. My vote would have been the cooling towers, - a special example of a particular building type, and probably at this point completely individual compared to any other example of the type anywhere in the world. The proportions, curves, the consideration of decoration at the top. They were literally unique to Sheffield, and at 70ish years old probably some of the oldest examples of such structures in the world.

 

I'll second that.

[tinfoilhat 11]

I'll second that.

 

I'll third it. I'd be staggered if you showed a picture of any building in Sheffield (bar the football grounds) to most people south of derby that they could identify. I'd plump for Meadowhall - it's more well known. There are some nice buildings, but iconic?

[Geo-atkinson 10]

For me it's the Arts Tower. a half size copy of the building in Manhattan and a fabulous example of 1960s Brutalist archetecture. Clean lines and imposing presence, brilliant.

[AmberLeaf 10]

For me it's the Arts Tower. a half size copy of the building in Manhattan and a fabulous example of 1960s Brutalist archetecture. Clean lines and imposing presence, brilliant.

 

It looks great when it's all lit up too.

[alchresearch 214]

Superb views from the top, and lets not forget the fantastic Paternoster!

[Robin-H 11]

For me it's the Arts Tower. a half size copy of the building in Manhattan and a fabulous example of 1960s Brutalist archetecture. Clean lines and imposing presence, brilliant.

 

I also like the presence and clean lines of the Arts Tower. Unfortunately the presence will be less imposing from some viewpoints now the 16 storey student accommodation block has been granted permission right next to it (on the Star and Garter site).

[alchresearch 214]

Some great 70s photos from the top of the Arts tower from a fellow forummer:

 

http://www.sheffieldforum.co.uk/showthread.php?p=3001171&highlight=arts+tower+1977#post3001171

[Jeffrey Shaw 90]

Does the Arts Tower still have that 'paternoster', the odd open-front lift thing that never stops?

[Blakean 10]

Does the Arts Tower still have that 'paternoster', the odd open-front lift thing that never stops?

 

Yes, it's one of very few still operating and is far more efficient at moving people than conventional lifts.

[Blakean 10]

Have to ask as we've been wanting to do this for a while.. when do the free tours run please? Thanks

 

Dunno, I couldn't find anything online, why not phone the town hall and ask them?

[coop 10]

What about the cementation furnace on Doncaster Street? It is quite unique and I believe the only one in the UK if not the world