Art house

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Details of the conversion of a neglected house, Compton Verney in Warwickshire, Great Britain and its substantial modern additions are presented, together with its history going back 600 years. The completed house, converted to an art gallery was inaugurated in March 2004.

Author: Powell, Kenneth
Evaluation, Art museum architecture

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Smart moves

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Laban Centre is already establishing itself as a special creative environment and catalyst for local regeneration. Laban incorporates innovative ideas that genuinely advance the art of architecture and certainly inform the booming field of educational building.

Author: Powell, Kenneth
Herzog and de Meuron Architects

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Corrosion under control

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It is difficult to design a building without interface between metals. The interface therefore need to be carefully considered at the initial design stage, as with awareness it can be used positively to gain superior cladding performance.

Author: Peacock, Graeme
Primary Metal Manufacturing, PRIMARY METAL INDUSTRIES, Metals, Usage, Metals (Materials), Degassing of metals

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Management, Architectural firms, Architectural services, Architectural practice, Company business management, Design and construction, Buildings
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