Causeway for concern
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Several architects from around the world are tempted to participate at designing a new visitor center at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. However, the anonymous contest run along International Union of Architects (UIA) guidelines has descended into chaos following the disclosure of the identities of all the competition hopefuls which has resulted in the backing out of number of architects as they have concerns over the integrity of the contest.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2005
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Contract clauses could threaten Dome plans
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The downtrend in the property market can affect government proposals for the redevelopment of the Millennium Dome. The fundamental issues related to the site's development, delay in the project due to fluctuating market conditions, are discussed.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2005
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Wave of discontent over Turner
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The details pertaining to the putting a lid on the art gallery project by the Kent County Council for which Snohetta and Spence were architects, is discussed. The reasons cited were increasing costs.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2006
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