Estate welfare
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The new Orchards Family and Health Centre in Barking, east London, offers neighbourhood health facilities on one of the largest high-rise council estates in London. It was built for 730,000 pounds sterling, and has brought together four GP practices, district nurses, a dentist, occupational therapists, health visitors and physiotherapists. It offers a wide range of non-health services too, including parenting skills.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1995
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Pump and circumstance
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Allies and Morrison was responsible for designing a new sewage pumping station for Thames Water at Abbey Mills, London, England. This is a sensitive site, as it contains two grade II listed buildings and is bounded by a nature park, and the design had to take these factors into account. The hydraulic engineering contents of the building played a key role in determining its shape, which is extremely innovative.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Powerhouses
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The new annexe to the House of Parliament designed by Michael Hopkins will be faced in natural sandstone and will surround a rectangular courtyard. It will be situated above the proposed Jubilee Line extension. The conversion of Georgian and Victorian buildings to MPs offices at Whitehall is also described.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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