All Features articles – Page 184
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FeaturesThatcher’s tunnel vision
The entente cordiale between Margaret Thatcher and François Mitterand led to the link-up of the French and British rail systems
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FeaturesSunshine beats any masterplan
St James’s Park in central London is an object lesson in how to make a pitch-perfect public space
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FeaturesDot to Dot: May 9
Connect the dots, name the building and send us your answer by 10am on Wednesday May 14 for a chance to win Jørn Utzon Logbook Vol. IV, Prefab: Kuwait National Assembly
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FeaturesFanfare for the common man
Using architecture to make an impact on London is nothing new: the wise mayor could learn a lot from the local, social policies of the past
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FeaturesShould I take over a retiring practitioner’s business?
A local sole trader who I know quite well is thinking of retiring and has approached me take over his practice. I am also a sole practitioner, with a part-time technical assistant. This sounds as interesting prospect for me. What would you advise?
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FeaturesFoster banks on the public
Norman Foster’s Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation HQ, July 1985
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FeaturesRichard Brindley responds to Pippa Wrigley’s letter to BD, April 25
In her letter to published in last week’s BD, Pippa Wrigley issued several challenges to my response to the Practice question: “Plan drawers are undermining us” (April 4).
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FeaturesDot to Dot: May 2
Connect the dots, name the building and send us your answer by 10am on Wednesday May 7 for a chance to win Herbert Wright’s new book Skyscrapers: fabulous buildings that reach for the sky.
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Foster and Rogers both feature in rich list
Norman Foster is the highest ranked architect on this year’s Sunday Times Rich List, with a personal fortune of £250 million after tax.The £250 million fortune makes Foster the UK’s 325th richest person this year, down 76 places on 2007 when his war chest was valued at £295 million.Last week ...
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FeaturesAn office adjacent to the end of history
Philip Johnson’s office next to the WTC, circa 1973
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FeaturesDot to Dot: April 25
Connect the dots, name the building and send us your answer by 10am on Wednesday April 30 for a chance to win Rob Gregory’s new book, Key Contemporary Buildings, featuring plans, sections and elevations.
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FeaturesTime to switch
No need for wires with the Echo range of self-powered switches from MK Electric.
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FeaturesSolar sill
Designed by Paula Denby, a graduate of the University of East London, the sill generates small amounts of electricity and channels it to a charging bay for mobile phones and MP3 players.
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FeaturesRecycled WC
This is the ingenious creation of Ravensbourne College’s Ines Sanchez Calatrava.
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FeaturesWindows from Swedish Timber Products
STP’s aluminium-clad, triple-glazed windows at Boxley Street and Evelyn Road are finished in a natural lacquer internally.
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FeaturesFrom saving the planet to market meltdown
Last year, the housing sector was buoyed up on a new sense of purpose. Zero-carbon mass housing was just around the corner! Architects and eco-ambitious housebuilders enter new civil partnerships!
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FeaturesRedland’s leading light
Roofing company Redland has launched a flat plate solar thermal system that sits flush with roof tiles and comes with a 15-year weather-tight guarantee.