BBC W1 Open week

Today I visited W1, where the BBC Click team will be moving to sometime next year.

Naturally, I took a few pics.

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The new building will join with the older existing BBC buildings – and will feature a bridge on the 2nd floor connecting Egton House to the new Broadcasting house. 

To start with, the old 1932 building was refurbished, then the East Wing was built. Finally,  phase 2 (where BBC Click will be) is a giant modern extension. I was told that there was no 1st floor here, much like most buildings in the US. Once the building goes live, it will be the largest live newsroom in Europe.

If you’re a bit of a building anorak, pop over to http://www.bbc.co.uk/broadcastinghouse/ where there’s lots more info about the building, and some great aerial pics.

this would be part of my walk to work!

Workers taking a well-earned break

the hoarding outside the building – where the old meets the new

the central gate is open – sneak peek at the main entrance

what W1 would look like when it’s live

entrance here to see the atrium

Walking down the LHS – still boards up everywhere

This week, BBC people can pop in for a look inside the new building

Familiar letters in a new place – above the main reception

inside the main reception, looking out

a look at the live news floor

still some finishing touches to be made to the new reception

view on turning left from the main doors. Door on the right leads to the Media Cafe

don’t play any ball games through these doors…

view from the media cafe into the main atrium – spiral staircase on RHS