Court circular

Article Abstract:

The construction of the Great Court in the British Museum, London, England, will give visitors added facilities, such as a cafe, larger retail outlet, restaurant and education centre. The rotunda of the Reading Room at the centre of the Great Court is being retained. The museum was opened in 1759 and the Reading Room was added in 1857. It is planned the new project should be completed by 2000. The architects Foster and Partners have designed a glazed roof to cover the Great Court which will help increase light into the Reading Room at the centre.

United Kingdom, Services, Design and construction, Architects, Museums, Art museums, Foster & Partners

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The language barrier

Article Abstract:

Architecture today needs to meet both spiritual and material needs, and throughout Europe there are many examples proving that technology and architectural design can be combined. Architects such as Victor Horta, Gottfried Semper and Le Corbusier are discussed.

Methods, Architecture

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Constructivism and chance

Article Abstract:

The work of Romanian constructive artist Diet Sayler is being exhibited at Kettle's Yard, Cambridge, England, and in the Lady Chapel at Ely Cathedral, England. The exhibits include five large geometrical figures in acrylic on wood.

Exhibitions, Constructivism (Art), Sayler, Diet

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