A polished newcomer: Lux Building, Hoxton Square, London
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Architectural firm Maccreanor Lavington played a key role in the development of the Lux Building in Hoxton, London, England. This firm designed the shell and core building, along with an electronic art and new media gallery, and was also responsible for fitting out administration, production and education facilities on the first and second floors. The development is actually a pair of buildings, one of five storeys and the other of six. A combination of blue bricks, concrete and glass has been used to reflect the area's industrial nature and to ensure that natural light penetrates as far into the building as possible.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1998
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The lean office
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Delegates at the 1999 UK Lean Office conference examined the way in which new ideas about the conduct of work are influencing the design of office buildings and furnishings. Managers increasingly want buildings and fittings which are effective rather than merely efficient. They want buildings which promote new business philosophies and enable new working methods, and they are increasingly approaching business specialists rather than architects to help them realise these ideas. Delegates discussed individual buildings and visited British Airways' new headquarters building at Heathrow Airport.
Publication Name: Architects' Journal
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0003-8466
Year: 1999
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