The Old War Office

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:accessibility public access for tours after renovation
gptkbp:architect gptkb:William_Young
gptkb:EPR_Architects
gptkbp:architectural_style Beaux-Arts style
gptkbp:art_installations features contemporary art post-renovation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Sir_Winston_Churchill
gptkb:Ministry_of_Defence
gptkbp:awards won awards for its design and renovation.
gptkbp:community_engagement involves local community in events
gptkbp:constructed_in 1906
gptkbp:construction_material Portland stone
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in films and literature
gptkbp:current_use luxury hotel and residences
gptkbp:design_influence influenced by classical architecture
gptkbp:events available for private events and functions
gptkbp:exhibition_space includes galleries for public exhibitions
gptkbp:floors seven
gptkbp:food_services offers fine dining options post-renovation
gptkbp:function former headquarters of the British Army
gptkbp:future_plans potential for further development projects
gptkbp:has_public_transport nearby Westminster tube station
gptkbp:height approximately 60 meters
gptkbp:historical_event site of the War Cabinet meetings
gptkbp:historical_significance site of important military decisions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Old War Office
gptkbp:landmark Grade II listed building
gptkbp:local_history part of London's rich military history
gptkbp:location gptkb:Whitehall,_London
gptkbp:media_appearances featured in documentaries about British history
gptkbp:notable_feature neoclassical architecture
gptkbp:notable_visitor various British Prime Ministers
gptkbp:opening_date 2023 as a hotel
gptkbp:original_purpose gptkb:military
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Whitehall_government_district
gptkbp:preservation_efforts efforts to maintain original features
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2020
estimated at £300 million
gptkbp:renowned_for historical events during World War I and II
gptkbp:security_features originally designed for military security
gptkbp:style Edwardian architecture
gptkbp:surrounding_area historical government buildings
gptkbp:sustainability_features incorporates green building practices
gptkbp:tourist_attraction attracts visitors interested in history
gptkbp:used_by office space for military personnel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Westminster
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4