All Building Design articles in 20 November 2009
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CompetitionsHarrap and Fobert combine to win Charleston redevelopment competition
Julian Harrap Architects and Jamie Fobert Architects have won the competition to design a £3.5 million redevelopment at Charleston, the former country retreat of the Bloomsbury Set.
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NewsBirmingham Council approves Mecanoo library
Planning permission was today granted for Mecanoo’s £193 million Library of Birmingham, a decision hailed by the council as a “massive boost” to its architectural plans.
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David Morley to design Olympics water polo venue
David Morley Architects has been appointed to design a temporary 5,000-seat water polo venue for the London 2012 Olympics.
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NewsStanton Williams kicks off football hub for Hackney
Work starts this week on Stanton Williams’ new community and sports “hub” in Hackney Marshes, near London’s 2012 Olympic Park.
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NewsDevelopers warn on zero carbon targets
Britain’s biggest property developers have questioned new carbon emissions targets proposed by the the UK Green Building Council.
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NewsCabe gives qualified backing to museum
Cabe has strengthened its support for the proposed extension to the British Museum in London designed by Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners but is calling for a re-think over the main facade.
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NewsGrimshaw’s staff numbers rise 30%
Grimshaw has announced plans to hire more architects after bucking the recession by increasing the number of staff on its payroll by 30% in the past 18 months.
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CompetitionsHoliday let: Studio Flat in Pragelato, Alps, Italy
Situated 5 minutes walk from the centre of the village this delightful studio apartment provides easy access to the slopes.
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CompetitionsFor sale: Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel)
This Apple Cinema HD Display (30" flat panel) has had very little use because I bought it to work from home and soon moved to a position in an office
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CompetitionsFor sale: a drawing board and draughting chair
Both were bought brand new for my studies, but I have not used them as much as i wanted to.
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NewsWork on TAD's hospice extension underway
Work has begun on Sheffield practice TAD's £2 million hospice extension in Rotherham.
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NewsMather rejigs Keble design to keep listed building
Rick Mather Architects has submitted revised plans for a £50 million campus for Keble College, Oxford, to the city council.
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NewsViñoly set for takeoff
A new airport in Uruguay designed by Rafael Viñoly is due to become operational next month.
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NewsSheppard Robson's Peak completes
The building, which replaces two existing structures that occupied the site adjoining the Apollo Theatre, features 10,400 sq m of office space over eight floors and 1,780 sq m of retail space across the ground and lower ground levels.
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Architect who tried to smother wife jailed for seven years
A London architect who tried to smother his third wife with a pillow after she asked for a divorce has been jailed for seven years.
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Morrell appointed as government chief construction advisor
BD columnist Paul Morrell has been appointed to the new £120,000-a-year role of government chief construction advisor.
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NewsGreen Building Council calls for halving of built environment’s emissions
The UK Green Building Council today called for a 50% cut in carbon emissions from the built environment by 2020.
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NewsCouncil approves Allies & Morrison’s Brent Cross Cricklewood development
Barnet Council has given the green light to the £4.5 billion Brent Cross Cricklewood development in north-west London.
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NewsHodge refuses to list Birmingham Central Library
Architecture minister Margaret Hodge has rejected the advice of English Heritage and an appeal in BD by architect John Madin to list his 1970s Birmingham Central Library.