Learning curve

Article Abstract:

The Learning Resource Centre in Slough, England, is designed by architects Richard Rogers Partnership to cater for modern requirements of higher education. The design work is bold, uncomplicated and highly effective. Cost and environmental aspects were important considerations to the project design. Air conditioning is provided where computer terminals are situated. The floor of the study area is made from concrete.

Building, Developing, and General Contracting, GENERAL BUILDING CONTRACTORS, Building Construction, Construction industry, Services, Buildings, Richard Rogers Partnership Ltd., Criticism and interpretation, Education, Higher, Higher education, Architectural design

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The value of voids

Article Abstract:

The threat posed to the eminence of the Royal College of Art at Kensington Gore, and to the modern trend towards spatial environments, by the suggestion to erect a new unit for the college is discussed. The solution to explore the possibility of building extra storeys above one of the current one-storey wings, which will preserve the value of the Royal College building, and retain the open spaces, is suggested.

Design and construction, Architectural firms, Architectural practice, Royal College of Art

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Monolithic odyssey

Article Abstract:

Artist Alberto Duman helps in the project to connect Waterloo Station in London, England, with the South Bank. The artist's projects consists of a free-standing mirror, called 'Monolith,' and an illuminated glass wall. The monolith is a direct reference to the film "2001: A Space Odyssey."

London, England, Works, Artists, Duman, Alberto

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