The Ministry of Defence building
GPTKB entity
Properties (58)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
building
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gptkbp:accessibility |
public transport nearby
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gptkbp:adjacentTo |
Horse Guards Parade
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gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Sir_William_Young
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
recognized for architectural heritage.
Art_Deco_elements |
gptkbp:area |
Whitehall
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gptkbp:artwork |
various military-themed artworks
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gptkbp:community |
works with local community organizations
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gptkbp:communityEngagement |
limited community engagement
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gptkbp:communityEvents |
occasionally hosts events
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gptkbp:constructedIn |
1930s
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
concrete and stone
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gptkbp:culturalImpact |
symbol_of_UK_defence_policy
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gptkbp:design |
influenced modern government architecture
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gptkbp:emergencyServices |
fire and police nearby
has an emergency response plan |
gptkbp:energyEfficiency |
electricity and gas
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gptkbp:environment |
urban setting
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact |
considered in planning stages
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gptkbp:famousLandmark |
nearby historical sites
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gptkbp:features |
large central courtyard
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gptkbp:floors |
7
large plot of land |
gptkbp:function |
government office
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gptkbp:futurePlans |
potential future developments planned
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gptkbp:hasDepartment |
compliant with regulations
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gptkbp:height |
approximately 60 meters
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gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
efforts to preserve historical aspects
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gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
important_for_UK_military_history
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gptkbp:historicalTours |
available for special tours
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Ministry of Defence building
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gptkbp:landmark |
recognised landmark
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gptkbp:localGovernment |
part of local government area
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gptkbp:localHistory |
part of local history narrative
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gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:London
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gptkbp:maintenance |
ongoing maintenance required
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
decorative stonework
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gptkbp:originalPurpose |
military administration
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gptkbp:overlooks |
gptkb:St._James's_Park
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gptkbp:owner |
gptkb:UK_Government
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gptkbp:politicalRole |
plays a role in civic events
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gptkbp:publicAccess |
limited access
features public art installations |
gptkbp:publicTransport |
close to major transport hubs
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gptkbp:renovated |
1990s
multiple renovations over decades |
gptkbp:security |
high security measures
armed security present |
gptkbp:servedIn |
headquarters
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gptkbp:structureType |
office building
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gptkbp:style |
Modernist
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gptkbp:surroundingArea |
government buildings
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gptkbp:surveillanceEquipment |
monitored_by_CCTV
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gptkbp:sustainability |
energy-efficient systems
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gptkbp:touristAttraction |
attracts some tourists
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gptkbp:transportLinks |
multiple bus routes
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gptkbp:visitors |
government officials
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