Building bridges

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Engineers and architects in the UK have traditionally had good relations, but generally still regard themselves as having little in common. However, there are indications that this situation is beginning to change, with architects and engineers now making more effort to positively collaborate. Furthermore, some are even employing each other in their practices. WS Atkins (Oxford), for example, which has a large group of in-house architects, also employs architects to work on special projects. Engineering practice Adams Kara Taylor employs two architects to work alongside its 28 engineers.

Management, Engineering services, Engineering firms, Architectural firms, Architectural services

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A college addition creating an illusion of unity and maturity

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The Claire Palley Building at St Anne's College, Oxford, England, is a new building, but its exterior blends in well with the existing three sides of St Anne's quad. The building, which is made up of a 45-room residential block and a concert/lecture hall, was designed by the Alec French Partnership, whose brief was to design a building to last 200 years, which would look 'mature' right from the very beginning. The building has a restrained appearance, and soft landscaping and features have been retained at its rear. Various subtle devices give the effect of a long, low building.

Design and construction, University of Oxford, Buildings and facilities, Student housing, Auditoriums

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Wrought iron recycled to restore Turner's splendour

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Wrought iron has been used in the restoration by the Office of Public Works (OPW) of Richard Turner's curvilinear glasshouse range in the Glasnevin Botanic Gardens, Dublin, Ireland. Many of the original glazing sections were salvage, while replacement sections were made from reforged old wrought iron. It was necessary to reproduce a total of 20 different complex-shaped glazing bars.

Remodeling and renovation, Greenhouses

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