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Ivory towers

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Feilden Clegg Architects have designed two high density tower blocks to serve as the halls of residence for 651 students at Aston University, Birmingham, England. The bedrooms are located within a nine storey and a 16 storey tower, which each have long blocks of four or seven storeys attached to them. Within each building groups of nine bedrooms, all of which have en suite facilities, are served by a kitchen dining room. Students will be expected to pay 69 pounds sterling, a week, in rent. The buildings have been designed to give every room sunlight at some time during the day.

Colleges & Universities, Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools, Colleges and universities, Universities and colleges, Schools, Birmingham, England, Feilden Clegg Architects

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Tale of the unexpected

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The Peckham Library, South London, England, incorporates a large sheltered open space for public use, with the main library 12 metres above the space. Within the library three pods have been built for activities, such as meetings and an African-Caribbean study room. Offices and an adult learning centre are available to the side of the building. The library was designed by architects Alsop and Stormer who wanted it to be a pleasurable experience for library users and encourage children to visit. The library is due to be opened in Jan 2000.

Cover Story, Library buildings, Alsop and Stormer

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New school tie

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The 500,000 pounds sterling bridge which was built to join two school buildings in East London, England, was designed by architects Birds Portchmouth Russum.

Bridge construction, Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects

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