Based on descriptions currently available, the Colossus of Rhodes was roughly equivalent in size to the modern Statue of Liberty (1876), at around 33 meters – making it the largest of the ancient world’s statues.Īn earthquake was the cause of the “Colossus” statue’s ultimate demise, which occurred in 226 BC, but there were recovered parts that were preserved at the time. The Colossus statue was constructed as a symbol of the island inhabitant’s successful defenses against the Macedonian military leader Demetrius Poliocretes, who for more than a year, had terrorized the islanders with his naval and army forces. 4.3 How Big Was the Colossus of Rhodes?Ĭounted among the Seven Wonders, the Colossus of Rhodes was a huge and impressive monument created to celebrate a victory that occurred centuries ago on the Greek island of Rhodes.4.2 What Happened to the Colossus of Rhodes?.4.1 Why Was the Colossus of Rhodes Built?.
2.5 The Collapsed State of the Colossus Statue After the Earthquake.2.4 Potential Locations for the Colossus of Rhodes.2.3 Descriptions of the Seven Wonders’ Colossus of Rhodes.2.2 Construction of the Colossus Statue.2 The History of the Famous Colossus of Rhodes Statue.The apartment is being listed for £3,925,000, fully furnished, at Television Centre. The apartment sits over two floors, offering a dual aspect to the east and west and views of the London skyline beyond the refurbished Helios statue in the courtyard. Helios 710 is one of five designs by architects Piercy&Company for the most premium apartments in the scheme: The Architects’ Series, which are now available for viewings. At its heart is The Helios: a Mid-century Modern masterpiece opened in 1960 and now home to a collection of apartments. “It was great to work in a place with so much history – that has been so entwined with my life and my interests – and to imagine how I would live there.” says Bella.Īfter a three-year transformation, Television Centre – the former BBC headquarters in White City – has reopened as a mixed-use development. As with Bella’s West London home, Helios 710 has been imagined as a sanctuary for the designer and her family, creating private as well as social spaces - including a cosy snug on the upper level - leaving their use flexible, ready to adapt to changing needs. Maria has previously collaborated with Bella on two successive London homes, as well as her flagship store on Chiltern Street. Artworks include photographs from Lorena Lohr, colourful and subversive plates by Eliza Hopewell, and op-art prints by Jacob Wolff. The rugs, made in collaboration with the Rug Company are inspired by the text on Bella Freud’s signature sweaters. The apartment has been furnished with vintage pieces, alongside special edition rugs featured as carpets and wall hangings. Vibrant block colours – angelica green, lipstick red and marigold used on the floor and walls – act as a dynamic framing device for objects and occupants alike. The bold colour, eclecticism and glamour of the 1970s have been a key reference. Synonymous with elegant West-London style, Bella Freud’s beautifully made, covetable clothing is informed by a passion for music, art and cinema, and a love of rock n’ roll glamour.įor Helios 710, Bella and Maria have created an interior that echoes spaces dear to Bella’s heart, with art and objects that share cultural references familiar from her fashion. British Fashion designer Bella Freud has collaborated with Maria Speake, co-founder of design and salvage mecca Retrouvius to apply her cool-girl chic to Helios 710, a three bedroom penthouse in The Helios, a circular Grade II-listed building at Television Centre, the former BBC headquarters in West London.
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