Crystal Palace Park Concert Platform

The concert platform

The Crystal Palace Park Concert Platform, located in Crystal Palace, London, is an outdoor stage. The platform is located in Crystal Palace Park, in the London Borough of Bromley, and the first performance took place there in August 1997.[1] It is known locally as the "rusty laptop".[2][3]

It was designed by Ian Ritchie Architects, and nominated for the RIBA's Stirling Prize award in 1998. The project received the 'Excellence in Design' award from the American Institute of Architects.[4]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.ianritchiearchitects.co.uk/projects/concert_stand/
  2. ↑ "Letter to the Editor: 'Rusty laptop' should be demolished at Crystal Palace station". Croydon Guardian. 17 April 2013. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
  3. ↑ "The Rusty Laptop, Concert Stage". Yelp. Yelp. Retrieved 7 June 2013.
  4. ↑ "Crystal Palace Concert Platform". Ian Ritchie Architects Website. Ian Ritchie Architects. Retrieved 7 June 2013.

Concert Platform

Coordinates: 51°25′26″N 0°04′09″W / 51.4240°N 0.0691°W / 51.4240; -0.0691

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