Tedium and waste follow the rule of blinkered bureaucracy

Article Abstract:

The sign of the bureaucrats' fascination with law is the Disability Discrimination Act that manages to link threat and righteousness simultaneously. Once the statute is implemented, it is feared that there would be tremendous waste, as people would end up with vast expenditure on under-used and poorly maintained adaptations that do little to ensure satisfactory success.

Architecture and disabled persons, Architecture and the disabled

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Palestra

Article Abstract:

Palestra, a Pounds Sterling 68 million, 12-storey speculative office development in Southwark created by Alsop Design, is becoming a local landmark. Passing commuters and tourists en route to Tate Modern are struggling to work out how the structure is propped on 12 columns that look as though they have been knocked askew during construction.

Contracts & orders received, Architectural services, Contracts & orders let, Contracts, Architectural firms, Contract agreement, Architectural practice

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Let there be light

Article Abstract:

The debate regarding the correct lighting in offices is discussed. The increase use of installed lighting for speculative offices has led to boring and over-lit spaces.

Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Office layout

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