Meeting of minds

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UK architects are being encouraged to work in partnership with specialist firms, preventing complications arising from different groups working individually on designs. The use of multidisciplinary designing introduces the concept of collective responsibility for a project, which takes into account all aspects of design, from both the construction team and eventual end-user's viewpoint. A group design team was used to build new laboratories for pharmaceutical firm GlaxoWellcome in the UK.

Buildings and facilities, Glaxo Wellcome PLC

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Fear and alarm all round means we're all doomed, or are we?

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The citizens of London are constantly being bombarded with alarming news, are subjected to official bullying tactics, and have to travel through London in a failing transport system. It is felt that people cannot even get across London without encountering delays due to breakdowns, malpractice, engineering works, and 'closure for safety reasons'.

General services, Transportation, Transportation Services, Support Activities for Transportation, LOCAL AND INTERURBAN PASSENGER TRANSIT, Safety and security measures, Transportation industry

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Messy divorce or happy ever after? It's all in the chemistry

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The importance of having a good understanding between an architect and a client to create a successful job is stated. The dilemma that an architect has to deal with every process of his job, from waiting for a project to handling the project in accordance to the clients needs is highlighted.

Marketing procedures, Management dynamics, Behavior, Architectural firms, Architectural practice, Customer relations

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