In at the birth of the Blob: if square tools of the trade were responsible for modernism, then computer technology means the future is ablobby

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An architect's visual preference for the orthogonal sparseness of modernism simply is the setsquare and T-square determine because they produce regular geometric forms. Although the introduction of computers into the offices of engineers and architects has enabled them to literally think outside the box but one has to understand that there is more to it than just saying that computer equals blob.

Information Systems & Theory, Information technology, Architects, Works

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Tall storeys come true

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BDP's special structures group has created a seven-storey structure for London South Bank University's Keyworth Centre. The fullheight, seven storeys high by 31m-wide glass wall, is supported on a timber structure.

Design and construction, School facilities, Educational facilities, Education parks, BDP

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Making progress by design

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Architecture firm Edward Cullinan has been using digital technology to create its designs for the past two years. It is currently in the process of making all its employees computer literate and using e-mail.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computer-Aided Design, CAD-CAM systems, Edward Cullinan Architects

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