Stand and deliver: Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners' Grand Stand at Lord's echoes the transport metaphors of the other recent additions to 'Engliand's biggest village cricket green' to produce a spectacular celebration of technical prowess
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The Grand Stand at Lord's cricket ground was designed by Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners and follows the basic format of the Mound Stand and the Tavern Stand, full of transport metaphors. The starting point was the notion of Lord's as England's biggest village cricket green. The roof spans are larger than the Mound Stand and the mast is taller, and the roof covering is a wing shape rather than a sail. The spectator terrace is moulded concrete instead of engineered masonry.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1998
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Community values: the design of Popley Fields Community Centre reflects Feilden Clegg Architects' close consultation with local residents, resulting in a space geared to their needs which avoids the pitfalls of 'design-by-committee
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A new mixed community/leisure facility was designed by Feilden Clegg Architects at Carpenters Down in the Popley area of Basingstoke. The outer shell comprises brick and glass blocks with zinc roofs and the larger spaces are located along a west facing garden elevation with a fully glazed cedar clad roof. The roof features curved eaves supported by timber rafters and a structural timber frame.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1996
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Hampshire's coastal vote
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The Hampshire Outdoor Activities Centre in Portsmouth, England, was designed by Hampshire County Architects. The centre was built at Langstone harbour. The curved roof and wall in the shape of a wave is in keeping with the nautical theme. The building cost a total of 780,000 pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1995
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