Bank balance

Article Abstract:

The new headquarters for the TSB bank in Birmingham, England combines a new office block with a Victorian entrance hall. Architect, Percy Thomas Partnership designed a new balcony to join the two buildings without damaging the proportions of the Victorian post office hall. Subtle paint colours highlight the restored plasterwork while custom made furnishings in dark wood gives a sense of the bank's importance. Bronze and marble are also used in the old building while the new offices are decorated in a softer manner.

Design and construction, Office buildings, Interior design, TSB Bank PLC

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Bound to please

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The Great Hall at the University of Greenwich library which was built in 1889 by Colonel JT North has been restored at a cost of 400,000 pounds sterling. Restoration was conducted in 2 phases and was completed in Aut 1992. The Hall has been used as a gym, lecture hall, badminton court and library. Space has been made for a law library. Two mezzanine galleries have been added with a removable linking bridge. The English Heritage insisted on originality as it is a listed building. The frieze has been restored.

United Kingdom, Libraries, Greenwich, England, University and college libraries, Academic libraries

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Mane attraction

Article Abstract:

The new regional headquarters for hairdressing firm, Wella has been constructed within two listed buildings in London, England. The headquarters comprises offices, teaching facilities, a training salon and canteen. Services were inserted between structural features which could not be altered. Building Surveyor, Calder Ashby Socotec supervised the refurbishment and fitting of the cramped buildings.

Hairdressing, Wella AG

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