Art nouveau
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There have been significant challenges associated with designing and constructing an extension to Charles Rennie Mackintosh's first major public building in Glasgow, Scotland. Architectural firm Page & Park designed a slimline extension that is very different from the original building, but there have been difficulties during the construction process. The handover of the renovated and extended building, which will be known as The Lighthouse, Scotland's Centre for Architecture, Design and the City, will now be delayed until Apr 1999.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Spark plugs. (fire precautions, Windsor Castle)
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The report by Sir Alan Bailey investigating new fire protection measures for historic royal palaces following the fire at Windsor Castle, recommended extensive modernisation of fire detection systems and the installation of fire compartmentation. Over 750 detectors are to be installed in the fire restoration area at Windsor Castle, and this required carefully planned wiring routes so as not to damage good plaster and panelling not affected by the fire.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Rewiring history
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The DEGW Heritage and Technology guide to adapting old buildings for information technology (IT) is popular with construction industry professionals in the UK. It uses a step-by-step method to introduce the reader to various practical considerations such as the impact of wired and wireless IT systems on building features. More historic buildings should be used by modern businesses, says English Heritage representative John Barnes.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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