All Building Design articles in 05 October 2007 – Page 3
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News
Design competition will be held for eco-towns
The government has revealed plans for an international competition to find architects and designers for its 10 proposed eco-towns of up to 20,000 homes.
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Competitions
Friend & Company
Philosophy — “We aim to create beautiful, simple buildings though a dialogue with clients, end-users and collaborators.”
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Opinion
Off colour
Sunand Prasad (“Architecture schools too white in focus” News September 21) is correct, and your readers need look no further than your front cover rendering of Grimshaw’s Leningrad airport.
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Opinion
Cold turkey
Philip Johnson’s seminal Glass House in Connecticut has finally opened its doors to the public. But visitors to the 1948 scheme may be surprised by some recent additions to the grounds.
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Features
Chipperfield embraces new technology
When BD sought to learn how architects were using the latest gadgetry, David Chipperfield was on hand to wow the readership
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News
Stirling victory for Chipperfield
NEWS: Chipperfield edges it over Young Vic for Stirling victory NEWS: Six winners for the RIBA's Special Awards BD POLL RESULTS: Who won our online Stirling Poll?
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Competitions
Carmody Groarke
Philosophy — “We resist predetermining architectural solutions, in turn exploiting ideas related to each project’s unique situation.”
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Opinion
Too buttoned up
I was interested to read your editorial comment on Sunand Prasad’s view that “ethnic minority students feel shut out”.
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Opinion
Is your business really solid as a rock?
We would all be well advised to ponder the implications of Northern Rock’s recent crisis
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Technical
The rules that stop us going for the burn
The London Plan’s drive for on-site renewables is laudable, but limiting
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News
Sports centre regenerates brownfield Paris site
Brisac Gonzalez Architects has won a competition with this design for a new sports centre in Rue Pajol in Paris, close to the Gare du Nord.
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Features
Sticking in the boot with RMJM
‘A former designer at jimmy choo spoke to us about shoe design’
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News
City cash pledge boosts Crossrail
Architects working on plans for Crossrail, the troubled cross-London railway line, received a boost this week when the City of London agreed to provide up to £300 million in funding for the scheme.
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News
Lord’s expansion plan set to boost capacity
The owner of Lord’s has launched a consultation on plans for a massive overhaul of the historic cricket ground which could see its capacity boosted by 12,000.
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News
Former BP chief to sit on Foster’s board
Foster & Partners is to expand its international operations and infrastructure work following the appointment of former BP chief executive John Browne to its board of directors.
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Opinion
Has the call for eco-towns been thought through?
While they depend on external infrastructure, these towns are little more than a marketing strategy, says Nick Rosen; but Bill Dunster thinks they could have wide holistic benefits
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News
Battersea Power Station upgraded to grade II*
Revised listing status will open the door to English Heritage repair grants
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News
Battersea Power Station upgraded to grade II*
NEWS: Architecture minister revises Battersea's listing status OPINION: A star comes to power station's aid