All Building Design articles in 30 March 2012
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ReviewPatrick Keiller: The Robinson institute
The physical embodiment of Keiller’s most recent film is the ultimate DVD extra
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NewsArb fines former Plymouth University architecture head
Jeremy Gould found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct
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ReviewSomerset: North and Bristol (Buildings of England)
New discoveries illuminate an updated edition of Pevsner’s Somerset guide
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NewsFrank Gehry's designs for Eisenhower memorial approved by commission
1.6ha monument planned for Washington DC
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NewsPaul McAneary Architects designs Backpacker Hotel for Hoxton
Practice proposes mesh screen for facade
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OpinionWhy go to China when the answers are closer to home?
Angela Brady’s enthusiasm for the Far East will not resolve the real changes the profession is facing in the UK
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FeaturesTrail of the unexpected
As the Jerwood Gallery opens in Hastings, we look back to an earlier tourist attraction in the seaside town
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NewsBritish architects top choice for Venice Biennale
Zaha Hadid, Norman Foster and Farshid Moussavi chosen by Chipperfield
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OpinionVenice re-engages with architecture
Chipperfield’s biennale is focusing on architecture as a means of connecting with the wider world
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NewsRMJM dumped from Seoul project
Firm launches investigation after losing second scheme in a month
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FeaturesFirst Look: Bird box sign, Leyton, east London, by East Architects
The sign is a prominent element in a series of design proposals aimed at improving Leyton’s access, legibility and identity,
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OpinionShould we let the high street die?
Yes, says Olivia Tusinski, it no longer matches the reality of how we live; while Fiona Scott says regeneration is the key to future use
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NewsCZWG plans for Holloway
CZWG has designed a 212-bed student accommodation block next door to Holloway Road underground station in north London.
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OpinionToulouse shows how everybody needs ‘good’ neighbours
Reactions to Mohamed Merah’s killing spree show the demonisation of the ghetto
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NewsBelfast museum celebrates Titanic’s heritage
£100 million building by Todd Architects and CivicArts opens this weekend
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OpinionTesting times for Ferguson
Former RIBA president set to live in own creation, not everyone at RMJM is cash-strapped and Google’s tribute to Mies
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Opinion
VAT relief rule is unfair to owners
The owner of any listed building faces increased costs and restrictions on alterations (“Listed buildings lose VAT relief” News March 23).
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Opinion
Queuing up for Christchurch
Re your report on Christchurch (News March 23), some foreign input will be welcomed but much of the talent required is here.
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Opinion
Save the historic centre of York
If the expansion of Monks Cross shopping centre, near York, goes ahead the council’s consultants say this would take 15-17% of trade out of the city.
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Opinion
TFL cancellation is waste of cash
As the RIBA puts its finishing touches to the procurement reform paper Building Ladders of Opportunity, further evidence has come to light suggesting it’s sorely needed.