Inside the image of what a bank should be

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Renovation work undertaken by architectural firm Cogswell Horne on 3i's building in Waterloo, London, England, has involved reconstructing the reception area. A pavement-level entrance which can also be used as exhibition space has been created, and coated steel has been used to clad the first four storeys of the 16-storey building. Many different lighting effects can be achieved with a computer-controlled lighting system, and double-height walls permit outsize images.

Contracts, Architectural firms, Architectural services, Remodeling and renovation, Office buildings, 3i Group PLC, Cogswell Horne

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Style dictator creates harmony in Soho

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A strong impression of harmony has been created by architect Nico Rensch in a 100 sq mt loft apartment in Soho, London, England. The 84,000 pounds sterling scheme has features including opaque Japanese-style timber and paper sliding doors which separate the main bedroom, living area and guest bedroom, and a bank of floor-to-ceiling timber doors hiding storage space and the guest bedroom. The design retains the exposed brickwork of the existing front wall.

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A loft for an entertaining lifestyle

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A retired married couple has had a 200 sq mt apartment constructed in the ground floor of a 1930s warehouse in north London, England. The scheme, which was designed by Allford Hall Monaghan and Morris, cost 165,000 pounds sterling. The apartment is divided into three main zones, and takes up one half of the total footprint of the warehouse. It has been designed to allow south light to penetrate as far as possible.

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