All Building Design articles in 7 April 2006
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NewsSon of Shard
This dramatic office development at London Bridge by Renzo Piano is designed to accompany his proposed skyscraper the Shard of Glass.
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NewsSpaceship Serpentine
The Serpentine Gallery has unveiled images of this year's pavilion, designed by Rem Koolhaas and Cecil Balmond with Arup.
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Opinion
RIBA stifles talent
The RIBA competitions system is not serving the majority of its members and by default, it is not serving the wider public.
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TechnicalPower from the people
Several different power harvesting techniques are possible. They include piezoelectronic generation, where materials such as quartz experience strain as they vibrate; electromagnetic generation - moving a magnet in the vicinity of a coil; and hydraulic generation, where a hydraulic bladder is repeatedly depressed.
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Building StudyStepping out
Malcolm Fraser Architects' new community centre uses design to bring healthy living to Newcastle. But you need to look beyond the muddled exterior to find the true beauty of Dance City.
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Opinion
Optional payment
Is petulance a requirement of Virgin's middle management? Has mixing with flight attendants gone to Joe Ferry's head?
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News
Saatchi's new sensation
Britain's most controversial art collector has won planning permission for his new gallery in Chelsea. Charles Saatchi will move his collection into the refurbished Saatchi Gallery near Sloane Square next year.
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Opinion
Never say never
I would like to make it clear that I am not currently working on Phase 2 of Broadcasting House, but in my telephone conversation with BD I in no way ruled it out for the future.
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Opinion
Mutual support
Ten years ago architects showed how much they valued registration and protection of title. After an epic struggle they persuaded Parliament that protection of title should be retained and the interests of consumers protected with the formation of Arb.
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ReviewMorphosis from the rooftops
An innovative showcase of Thom Mayne's work fails to convey his ideas.
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Opinion
Ian Martin
My friend Dusty Penhaligon the ‘conservactionist' is suing the Guardian for satirical libel
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OpinionAn unqualified hit
I was dismayed to see an image of a major scheme entitled "Hemingway Houses" "designed by Broadway Malyan with Hemingway Design". It appears Wayne Hemingway has designed the scheme supported by that well-known firm of technicians Broadway Malyan.
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News
Heritage groups protest over Trellick Tower refurb
Heritage groups are attempting to block John McAslan & Partners' refurbishment plans for London's Trellick Tower.
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Technical
Running on good vibrations
Electricity harvested from train vibrations or even shoppers' footsteps promises a revolutionary clean energy source. Elaine Knutt discovers the vision being realised in the Facility's railway arch conversion.
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NewsHome win for Liverpool firm
Local expertise triumphed this week as Liverpool practice Union North beat competition from architects including BDP, Studio Egret West, 3XNielsen and Feilden Clegg Bradley to design this housing scheme.
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News
Foster's in fight for Folkestone
Foster & Partners has drawn up plans for a massive overhaul of the Folkestone seafront for local businessman and philanthropist Roger de Haan.
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Opinion
Old fashioned
Your caption for Benson Forsyth's Nottingham Scheme "the height of the scheme reflects the 19th century buildings" beggars belief! Am I missing something here ?