All Building Design articles in 8 August 2008
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News
EH chairman Sandy Bruce-Lockhart dies of cancer
English Heritage chairman Sandy Bruce-Lockhart has died of cancer, aged 66.
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News
Rogers' "cheese grater" melts under the crunch
Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners’ 47-storey “cheese grater” tower in the City of London has become the latest victim of the credit crunch.
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News
Scottish firm designs China memorial
Scottish architect Sutherland Hussey is designing a 10ha memorial park for the 20,000 people killed in the earthquake which devastated China’s Sichuan province in May.
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Multimedia
HKS Architects Dallas Cowboys Stadium (video)
Watch a fly-through of the HKS designed Dallas Cowboy Stadium, which is set to be the largest NFL stadium yet built.
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Multimedia
Zaha Hadid's civil court building Madrid (video)
Watch a fly-through of Zaha Hadid's design for the new civil courts building in Madrid, part of the new Campus de la Justica masterplan in Madrid.
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News
RyderHKS splits back into separate firms
Joint venture RyderHKS International has split up, seven years after Ryder Architecture and American firm HKS joined forces.
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Technical
Eco-refurbishment to pioneer new heat pump technology
Architect Gillard Associates to use Swiss Zehnder low energy system for the first time in the UK on Welsh college
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News
Architect amused by 'can of ham' nickname
Developer Targetfollow is awaiting approval from the City of London to build a 90m tall skyscraper in the shadow of Foster & Partners’ Gherkin building on St Mary’s Axe.
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Multimedia
How Buildings Learn Part Two (Video)
The second-part of Stewart Brand's BBC series, he looks at unsung buildings, such as warehouses, and argues it is there the real creativity of a civilisation is found.
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News
Carbon emissions in UK housing faces scrutiny
The UK Green Building Council has launched a major study to find ways to reduce carbon emissions from the country’s existing housing stock.
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News
Heavyweights back Blears on Smithfield
Terry Farrell and George Ferguson have joined English Heritage in calling on the City of London to support a “creative” re-use for Smithfield Market.
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Competitions
To Let: Edinburgh Shared Workspace.
Workspace available in shared studio.Fully furnished and serviced office space shared with two architects and one landscape architect. Rent £275 pcm inclusive of rates, lighting, heating, CCTV, photocopier etc. Southside location, 2 miles from city centre, on bus routes and with free parking.
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Competitions
For sale: 3 bed semi-detached house in the ancient village of Chipping Ongar
3 bed semi-detached house in superb condition with new bathroom, reasonable low-maintenance garden and 3 big bedrooms for sale in ancient village of Chipping Ongar; wonderful location 7 miles from Epping tube and 20 miles from central London. Walking distance to local primary school and Greensted Church; on edge of ...
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Competitions
To let - self-contained office in Mew, N4
Self-contained ground floor office in pleasant, gated mews. Other businesses in mews include marketing & advertising, accountants, printers and architects.600 sqm. Rental: £900 per month inclusive of central heating, electricity & water . Available mid July.
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Competitions
To Let: Desk spaces in Angel, Islington
Up to 5 desk spaces to let in small Design office shared with max 12 persons, creative Architects and Designers.
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Competitions
Pembrokeshire Country House B&B perched high above Fishguard with great views of the Preseli Mountains.
FishguarD B&B is a Pembrokeshire Country House B&B perched high above Fishguard with great views of the Preseli Mountains. Perfect for a stop over en route to Ireland or stay for the week!
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Competitions
For sale: stunning detached house in Totnes, Devon.
Stunning detached house in Totnes,Devon . A converted industrial building with outstanding views and double height open plan living space near to the town center.3 Bedrooms.2 Bathrooms.Office. Study/Play area. Utility room. Parking for 2 cars or boats/gardenGuide Price £410,000
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Pembrokeshire holiday let - banks of the Cleddau River with own beach and launching facility. Location, Location, Location!
6 x 3 bedroom Cedar wood chalets. Two have had a complete makeover this year with new kitchens and bathrooms, new furnishings, insulation, re clad and wonderful raised decks overlooking the river activity. Fantastic location for fishing, walking, sailing, water skiing or just chilling out. Riverside pub/restaurant just along ...
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Desk spaces and an office space to let in Drayton Park, London N5
Desk spaceWe have two desk spaces to rent in our very light 1st floor open plan studio. You will be sharing with 3 individuals in a creative environment. We are a small architectural practice, and look for friendly and creative colleagues to share our space. £70pw or ...
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Multimedia
How Buildings Learn Part One (Video)
What happens when users take over a building? Which buildings work and which don’t?