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Repair work to start on Niall McLaughlin’s King’s Cross block

By 2023-10-25T06:00:00

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Contractor has come up with solution to deal with facade issues at Tapestry Building, developer says

Argent is set to carry out repairs on structural issues at a housing block Kier built in King’s Cross after a section of the building’s cladding fell off.

The facade of the Tapestry Building, designed by 2022 Stirling Prize-winning architect Niall McLaughlin Architects, is still being held in place by straps at more than eight months after the issues emerged.

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