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Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, London

1998 establishments in England1998 sculpturesOutdoor sculptures in LondonRichmond, London
Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, Richmond (02)
Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, Richmond (02)

A Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, stands next to Richmond Bridge in Richmond, London. The bust is a copy of a design found widely throughout Chile of an unknown artist. The settings of the bust is in Bridge House Gardens, with the setting, sometimes known as O'Higgins Square, the creation of Chilean architect Marcial Echenique. Its subject is Bernardo O'Higgins who led the Chilean army during the war of independence, and would later go on to become the country's first head of state. Prior to this, he lived in Richmond for two years during his study in his youth. On the anniversary of his birth in each year, the Chilean ambassador pays a visit to the statue and places a wreath to celebrate the connection.

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Bust of Bernardo O'Higgins, London
Hill Rise, Greater London St Margarets (London Borough of Richmond upon Thames)

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Richmond Riverside
Richmond Riverside

Richmond Riverside is a development of the riverfront of Richmond, London, England, designed by Quinlan Terry and completed and unveiled by Queen Elizabeth II in 1988. The site is bounded roughly by the Thames on the west, Hill Street on the east, Richmond Bridge and Richmond Road to the south, and Water Lane to the north. In Terry's typical approach, the development aims to use traditionalist styles and appear congruous with its surrounding context, although Richmond Riverside has been noted for its eclecticism. It, along with many of Quinlan Terry's other works, has been considered controversial particularly among architectural circles. Criticisms are said to arise from both modernists and traditionalists alike for what they consider poorly executed pastiche. Proponents on the other hand believe the less strict reliance on the rules of classical architecture allow Terry to create more playful designs that remain pleasant. Into the 21st century it has largely been considered to be widely appreciated by the general public. Those in support of Terry have noted the development as an exceptional proof of concept in being successful in attracting corporate tenants as well as providing a space appreciated by the public. It has also been cited as an example of an expression of the tenets as laid out by the Prince of Wales, now Charles III in A Vision of Britain: A Personal View of Architecture. The development includes terraced lawns on the riverfront as well as new buildings in Georgian styles, including Hotham House, which were built in and around two existing listed buildings. It includes Heron square where the Duck Pond Market is held every weekend. The buildings host offices, shops and residential units. In February 2022 there were plans to alter one of the buildings for a sister location of Scott's in Mayfair, which were opposed by Terry, in November of that year, a sculpture of Virginia Woolf sitting on a bench was installed overlooking the river. A model of the development is held in the town hall which the site surrounds.