Crystal palace 1851 - use of the wood
2001
Slivnik, L. (Ljubljana Univ. (Slovenia). Architecture Fac.)
The article presents the thorough analysis of the building which was built for the purposes of the first world exhibition in London, in 1851. It discusses the preparations for the exhibition, the competition of the projects, as well as different suggestions, the Paxton's proposal is explained and the construction process in Hyde Park as well. Special emphasis is given to the in-lay of wooden elements. In the article the thesis that the Crystal Palace is made of iron, glass and wood is definitely proved. "Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of all Nations" was opened on May 1, 1851 and was closed on October 15, 1851. Then the Crystal Palace was disassembled, to be reconstructed and open for the public in Sydenham, in 1854. Building of the Crystal Palace represents an important phase on the way to the modern architecture in an architectural as well as constructional sense, though little is known that much wood was used in addition to iron and glass.
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