Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign
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The Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign is the early 20th-century remodelling of the palace’s main front, giving the British royal residence its now-iconic, grand neoclassical appearance.
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Target entity: Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign Context triple: [Aston Webb, notableWork, Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign]
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Alterations to the Houses of Parliament precincts
Alterations to the Houses of Parliament precincts were architectural modifications and improvements made to the surroundings of the UK Parliament buildings in Westminster during the 19th century.
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Restoration of Westminster Abbey
The Restoration of Westminster Abbey was a major 19th-century architectural conservation project that carefully repaired and renewed the medieval Gothic church in London under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott.
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Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a ceremonial handover of duties between regiments of the British Army, featuring precise drill and military music, performed outside the official London residence of the monarch.
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New Royal Palace
The New Royal Palace is a representative wing of Prague Castle that houses ceremonial halls and offices of the Czech president and other state institutions.
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Aston Webb Building
The Aston Webb Building is a prominent historic red-brick centerpiece of the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus, known for its grand domed architecture and role as a focal point for university ceremonies and administration.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign Target entity description: The Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign is the early 20th-century remodelling of the palace’s main front, giving the British royal residence its now-iconic, grand neoclassical appearance.
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A.
Alterations to the Houses of Parliament precincts
Alterations to the Houses of Parliament precincts were architectural modifications and improvements made to the surroundings of the UK Parliament buildings in Westminster during the 19th century.
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B.
Restoration of Westminster Abbey
The Restoration of Westminster Abbey was a major 19th-century architectural conservation project that carefully repaired and renewed the medieval Gothic church in London under the direction of Sir George Gilbert Scott.
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C.
Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
The Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace is a ceremonial handover of duties between regiments of the British Army, featuring precise drill and military music, performed outside the official London residence of the monarch.
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D.
New Royal Palace
The New Royal Palace is a representative wing of Prague Castle that houses ceremonial halls and offices of the Czech president and other state institutions.
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E.
Aston Webb Building
The Aston Webb Building is a prominent historic red-brick centerpiece of the University of Birmingham’s Edgbaston campus, known for its grand domed architecture and role as a focal point for university ceremonies and administration.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural redesign
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historic building alteration ⓘ |
| architect | Aston Webb ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Beaux-Arts
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surface form:
Beaux-Arts architecture
Neoclassical architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
The Mall, London
ⓘ
Victoria Memorial ⓘ |
| client |
Edward VII
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surface form:
King Edward VII
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| context | early 20th-century remodelling of Buckingham Palace ⓘ |
| country | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| creates | current main public face of Buckingham Palace ⓘ |
| endDate | 1913 ⓘ |
| era | Edwardian era ⓘ |
| facade |
Buckingham Palace
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surface form:
east front of Buckingham Palace
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| faces |
Avenue of the Flags
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surface form:
The Mall ceremonial route
Victoria Memorial ⓘ |
| follows | original Buckingham Palace east front by Edward Blore ⓘ |
| hasPart |
central balcony of Buckingham Palace
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central pediment of Buckingham Palace principal façade ⓘ colonnaded upper storeys of principal façade ⓘ rusticated ground floor of principal façade ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | forms part of Grade I listed Buckingham Palace ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | early 20th century ⓘ |
| influenced | public image of the British monarchy in the 20th century ⓘ |
| influencedBy | French Beaux-Arts urban monumentalism ⓘ |
| location |
Buckingham Palace
ⓘ
London, England ⓘ
surface form:
London
|
| materialUsed | Portland stone ⓘ |
| notableFor |
grand symmetrical composition
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iconic balcony used for royal appearances ⓘ monumental central focus aligned with The Mall ⓘ |
| partOf |
Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
Buckingham Palace remodelling under Edward VII
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| purpose |
to modernise the appearance of Buckingham Palace
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to provide a more imposing ceremonial front ⓘ |
| replaces | Victorian east front of Buckingham Palace ⓘ |
| significance |
defined the modern, iconic image of Buckingham Palace
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key example of royal neoclassical state architecture in Britain ⓘ |
| significantYear | 1913 ⓘ |
| startDate | 1903 ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Trooping the Colour
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surface form:
Trooping the Colour balcony appearances
backdrop to major royal ceremonial events ⓘ royal balcony appearances during state occasions ⓘ royal wedding balcony appearances ⓘ |
| visualCharacteristic |
long horizontal façade with central emphasis
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ornamental balustrades and sculptural details ⓘ regular rhythm of windows and pilasters ⓘ |
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Subject: Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign Description of subject: The Buckingham Palace principal façade redesign is the early 20th-century remodelling of the palace’s main front, giving the British royal residence its now-iconic, grand neoclassical appearance.
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