Filigree writ large in the urban web
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The front wall of the new Sainsbury's headquarters building is enigmatic because the glass of the upper floors encases a stone-clad structure grid, which breaks back in the middle to form a wedge-shaped atrium with a glass roof. The foster project architect Angus Campbell notioned that this building should be in two halves so that it allowed views from different directions across the atrium to the Holborn Circus.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2003
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This comes very close to intuition-free architecture
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An architectural study of Notting Hill, London, designed by Gianni Botsford is presented. Architectural concepts are coming close to intuition free artistry independent design, based on the reality of the programme as defined by the site, client, location and local building ordinances.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 2005
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