Foster's air lines
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Cranfield Institute of Technology, UK has built a new library costing 7.5 million pounds sterling. It was designed by architect Sir Norman Foster and approved by head librarian John Blagden. The library was completed on Aug 30 1992. Cost control was monitored by weekly cost meetings. The building is non-conventional using modern technological materials, such as steel, aluminium, glass and concrete. Emphasis is on light, transparency and visibility. The main financial problem was the increase of VAT to 17.5% which raised costs by 130,000 pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Air traffic control
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There are many challenges associated with the remodelling and extension of Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport. The scheme, which is designed to allow passenger throughput to rise by 25%, involves two large extensions at each end of the building, remodelling most of the interior and extending the long main frontage. The 100 million pounds sterling project is part of an overall development programme worth 560 million pounds sterling.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Arms and the plan
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Lead designer of the new 42.5 million pounds sterling Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, England, was Derek Walker Associates. This firm gained three separate but connected commission for the project, and its work included design of the display of the exhibits and a regeneration scheme for the area. Key features of the design include a very large glazed portico and internal street.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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