The Willis building (originally the Willis Faber and Dumas Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Group Holdings, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
Location
The bulbous floorplan of the office block reflects the layout of the available site in the centre of Ipswich, which is sandwiched between several road junctions and the Grade I listedUnitarian Meeting House, one of Ipswich's oldest surviving buildings. Thus two of the town's Grade I listed buildings stand side by side.
Design
The centre of the building is constructed from a grid of concrete pillars, 14m (46ft) apart, supporting cantileveredconcrete slab floors. The exterior is clad in 890 dark smoked glasscurtain wall. The use of dark glass, a curtain wall and lack of right angle corners mirrors the art decoExpress Building in Manchester - one of Norman Foster's favourite buildings. The central escalator well leads up to a rooftop staff restaurant surrounded by a rooftop garden (360 panorama).
The building was designed by Norman Foster and developed by British Land. It stands opposite the Lloyd's building and is 125 metres (410ft) tall, with 26 storeys. It features a "stepped" design, which was intended to resemble the shell of a crustacean, with setbacks rising at 97m (318ft) and 68m (223ft). In total, there are 475,000 square feet (44,128.9m2) of office floor-space, most of which was pre-let to the insurance broker Willis.
History
The Willis Building was constructed between 2004 and 2008 under the management of Mace and represented a significant addition to the City of London skyline, becoming its fourth-tallest building after Tower 42, 30 St Mary Axe and CityPoint. The core was topped out in July 2006 and the steelwork completed in September that year. Cladding began in July 2006 and the structure was externally completed by June 2007. It was internally fitted out and officially opened in April 2008.
The urban development of Ipswich overspills the borough boundaries significantly, with 75% of the town's population living within the borough at the time of the 2011 Census, when it was the fourth-largest urban area in the United Kingdom's East of England region, and the 38th largest urban area in England and Wales.
The modern name is derived from the medieval name 'Gippeswic', probably taken either from an Old Saxon personal name or from an earlier name of the Orwell estuary (although unrelated to the name of the River Gipping). In 2011, the town of Ipswich was found to have a population of 133,384, while the Ipswich built-up area is estimated to have a population of approximately 180,000.
Ipswich is an urban region in south-east Queensland, Australia, which is located in the south-west of the Brisbane metropolitan area. Situated on the Bremer River, it is approximately 40 kilometres (25mi) west of the Brisbane CBD. A local government area, the City of Ipswich, which has a population of 190,000 (projected to grow to 435,000 residents by 2031) governs roughly the same portion of metropolitan Brisbane
The city is renowned for its architectural, natural and cultural heritage. Ipswich preserves and operates from many of its historical buildings, with more than 6000 heritage-listed sites.
Ipswich began in the 1820s as a mining settlement and was originally intended to be the Queensland capital but Brisbane was instead chosen because of its geographical accessibility for ships.
In 2015, Ipswich was named in the world’s Top 7 most Intelligent Communities by the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) in New York.
History
Early History
Prior to the arrival of European settlers, what is now called Ipswich was home to many indigenous language groups, including the Warpai tribe, Yuggera and Ugarapul Indigenous Australian groups. The area was first explored by European colonists in 1826, when Captain Patrick Logan, Commandant of the Moreton Bay penal colony, sailed up the Brisbane River and discovered large deposits of limestone and other minerals.
Ipswich was the terminus of the line from April 1976, when the lone round trip to Newburyport was cut, until full service was restored on October 26, 1998. Just south of the end of the platform are two auxiliary tracks that were used to store trains during that time.
Connecting service
CATA provides weekend service during the summer on its Purple Line Ipswich - Essex - Crane Beach shuttle.
Zaha Hadid - Willis building short documentary Ipswich
First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at Sir Norman Foster's Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.
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published: 30 Jun 2017
IPSWICH DJI Drone - Willis Building
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
In 1991 the Willis building became the youngest building to be given Grade I listed building status in Britain. At the time it was one of only two listed buildings under 30 years of age.
published: 15 Apr 2017
Willis Building
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
To learn more about the Willis Building click here: https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/willis-building
published: 06 Apr 2018
Willis Building Ipswich - Reimagined
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
We were then tasked with analysing the building, specifically looking at energy and thermal performance and suggest measures that could improve.
The result was a seven part mixed media report covering everything from natural light studies to three dimensional animations exploring in detail the components that make up the building in its existing and proposed state.
I selected the iconic Willis Faber building in Ipswich, UK by Architect Sir Normal Foster as my case study. Its Grade I listed status is testament to its importance as a piece of architectural and technological history that is universally valued.
Both the building an...
published: 19 Jun 2019
Willis Building by Foster + Partners
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
published: 19 Jul 2018
Willis faber, Ipswich
Was the newest building to be given grade I listed status.
published: 12 Sep 2009
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
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Shoulder bumping can be easily taken the wrong way even though if it was an accident. Bumping into a person with the wrong mental attitude can bring trouble. This type of scenario can occur in crowded areas or on the street. Who knows what it may lead up to, finger pointing? When they get a bit to closes into your personal space it’s time to react quickly. Master Wong demonstrates out side the Willis building in Ipswich how a sidekick can be effective to handle the situ...
published: 03 Nov 2014
Tony Poole Discos...Corporate Event at The Willis Building in Ipswich
Tony Poole Discos...Dancing at a corporate event at The Willis Building in Ipswich
published: 03 Jul 2016
Clearvision’s installation at Willis Towers Watson Office Ipswich
First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at Sir Norman Foster's Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.
My website: https://jor...
First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at Sir Norman Foster's Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.
My website: https://jordanwrightmedia.com/
Feel free to get in touch
First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at Sir Norman Foster's Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.
My website: https://jordanwrightmedia.com/
Feel free to get in touch
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establish...
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
In 1991 the Willis building became the youngest building to be given Grade I listed building status in Britain. At the time it was one of only two listed buildings under 30 years of age.
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
In 1991 the Willis building became the youngest building to be given Grade I listed building status in Britain. At the time it was one of only two listed buildings under 30 years of age.
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
...
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
To learn more about the Willis Building click here: https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/willis-building
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
To learn more about the Willis Building click here: https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/willis-building
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
W...
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
We were then tasked with analysing the building, specifically looking at energy and thermal performance and suggest measures that could improve.
The result was a seven part mixed media report covering everything from natural light studies to three dimensional animations exploring in detail the components that make up the building in its existing and proposed state.
I selected the iconic Willis Faber building in Ipswich, UK by Architect Sir Normal Foster as my case study. Its Grade I listed status is testament to its importance as a piece of architectural and technological history that is universally valued.
Both the building and the Architects prestige added to the challenge and I went to great lengths to ensure that what I modelled for the existing building was as true to reality as possible within the constraints placed upon me.
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
We were then tasked with analysing the building, specifically looking at energy and thermal performance and suggest measures that could improve.
The result was a seven part mixed media report covering everything from natural light studies to three dimensional animations exploring in detail the components that make up the building in its existing and proposed state.
I selected the iconic Willis Faber building in Ipswich, UK by Architect Sir Normal Foster as my case study. Its Grade I listed status is testament to its importance as a piece of architectural and technological history that is universally valued.
Both the building and the Architects prestige added to the challenge and I went to great lengths to ensure that what I modelled for the existing building was as true to reality as possible within the constraints placed upon me.
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office build...
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
Subscribe for more videos, click here: https://www.youtube.com/user/138mws
Here is the full playlist: https://ww...
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
Subscribe for more videos, click here: https://www.youtube.com/user/138mws
Here is the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC0fKuVYMEI&list=PLi9HJH3yuxuyQMrdsHxihi9TxwX5xnu2n&index=1
For more info on our training please visit our website: http://wingchunmaster.tv/
Shoulder bumping can be easily taken the wrong way even though if it was an accident. Bumping into a person with the wrong mental attitude can bring trouble. This type of scenario can occur in crowded areas or on the street. Who knows what it may lead up to, finger pointing? When they get a bit to closes into your personal space it’s time to react quickly. Master Wong demonstrates out side the Willis building in Ipswich how a sidekick can be effective to handle the situation. This move can be found in Master Wong’s wing chun or kickboxing training system.
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
Subscribe for more videos, click here: https://www.youtube.com/user/138mws
Here is the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC0fKuVYMEI&list=PLi9HJH3yuxuyQMrdsHxihi9TxwX5xnu2n&index=1
For more info on our training please visit our website: http://wingchunmaster.tv/
Shoulder bumping can be easily taken the wrong way even though if it was an accident. Bumping into a person with the wrong mental attitude can bring trouble. This type of scenario can occur in crowded areas or on the street. Who knows what it may lead up to, finger pointing? When they get a bit to closes into your personal space it’s time to react quickly. Master Wong demonstrates out side the Willis building in Ipswich how a sidekick can be effective to handle the situation. This move can be found in Master Wong’s wing chun or kickboxing training system.
First transmitted in 1996, architect Zaha Hadid looks at Sir Norman Foster's Willis Corroon building in the centre of Ipswich, Suffolk.
My website: https://jordanwrightmedia.com/
Feel free to get in touch
The Willis building (originally the Willis Corroon Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Towers Watson, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
In 1991 the Willis building became the youngest building to be given Grade I listed building status in Britain. At the time it was one of only two listed buildings under 30 years of age.
The Willis building in Ipswich (originally known as the Willis Corroon headquarters) is one of the earliest buildings designed by architect Sir Norman Foster.
Foster created a 3 floor open plan building to meet the brief - years before open-plan offices became commonplace. He was inspired by the 1939 ‘futurist art deco’ Daily Express building in Manchester, giving it similar features including tinted glass and curved corners.
The Willis building uses elements of modern industry and technology as part of its design and is now seen as a landmark of the ‘high tech’ style of architecture.
To learn more about the Willis Building click here: https://www.ice.org.uk/what-is-civil-engineering/what-do-civil-engineers-do/willis-building
During the first half of my third year our second assignment saw us modelling an existing building in various pieces of BIM and analytical software packages.
We were then tasked with analysing the building, specifically looking at energy and thermal performance and suggest measures that could improve.
The result was a seven part mixed media report covering everything from natural light studies to three dimensional animations exploring in detail the components that make up the building in its existing and proposed state.
I selected the iconic Willis Faber building in Ipswich, UK by Architect Sir Normal Foster as my case study. Its Grade I listed status is testament to its importance as a piece of architectural and technological history that is universally valued.
Both the building and the Architects prestige added to the challenge and I went to great lengths to ensure that what I modelled for the existing building was as true to reality as possible within the constraints placed upon me.
Willis Building
Ipswich, UK 1971 – 1975
The country headquarters for insurance company Willis Faber & Dumas challenged accepted thinking about the office building while maintaining a sense of continuity within its urban setting. Innovations such as the use of escalators in a three-storey structure, and the social dimension offered by its swimming pool, roof-top restaurant and garden, were all conceived in a spirit of democratising the workplace and encouraging a greater sense of community.
Read more: https://www.fosterandpartners.com/projects/willis-building/
Shoulder bump attack at Ipswich Willis building
Subscribe for more videos, click here: https://www.youtube.com/user/138mws
Here is the full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC0fKuVYMEI&list=PLi9HJH3yuxuyQMrdsHxihi9TxwX5xnu2n&index=1
For more info on our training please visit our website: http://wingchunmaster.tv/
Shoulder bumping can be easily taken the wrong way even though if it was an accident. Bumping into a person with the wrong mental attitude can bring trouble. This type of scenario can occur in crowded areas or on the street. Who knows what it may lead up to, finger pointing? When they get a bit to closes into your personal space it’s time to react quickly. Master Wong demonstrates out side the Willis building in Ipswich how a sidekick can be effective to handle the situation. This move can be found in Master Wong’s wing chun or kickboxing training system.
The Willis building (originally the Willis Faber and Dumas Headquarters) in Ipswich, England, is one of the earliest buildings designed by Norman Foster after establishing Foster Associates. Constructed between 1970 and 1975 for the insurance firm now known as Willis Group Holdings, it is now seen as a landmark in the development of the 'high tech' architectural style. The building houses some 1,300 office staff in open plan offices spread over three floors.
Location
The bulbous floorplan of the office block reflects the layout of the available site in the centre of Ipswich, which is sandwiched between several road junctions and the Grade I listedUnitarian Meeting House, one of Ipswich's oldest surviving buildings. Thus two of the town's Grade I listed buildings stand side by side.
Design
The centre of the building is constructed from a grid of concrete pillars, 14m (46ft) apart, supporting cantileveredconcrete slab floors. The exterior is clad in 890 dark smoked glasscurtain wall. The use of dark glass, a curtain wall and lack of right angle corners mirrors the art decoExpress Building in Manchester - one of Norman Foster's favourite buildings. The central escalator well leads up to a rooftop staff restaurant surrounded by a rooftop garden (360 panorama).
He made the world – and the buildings so many people live, work and learn in – more beautiful ... Meanwhile, Rogers and Foster, who had worked with Hopkins on the celebrated WillisFaber and Dumas building at Ipswich, pressed on with steel and glass.
Not far away, the Willis building, an early Norman Foster-designed cliff of undulating dark glass, reflects the evening sunshine and seagulls ... A stylish building, opened in late 2020, it currently has ...