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Leyton fire station

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Leyton fire station, UK was completed on Nov 15 1991 at a cost of nearly 1,913 pounds sterling metres squared gross floor area. Costs were high as: the fire station had to remain fully operational; the project was phased with the administration block constructed first and a temporary appliance bay was built before demolition of the original station began. The small site size and height restrictions resulted in an unconventional design. The building is divided into accomodation and management blocks, 3 storeys high and 1 below ground. Twenty-eight firemen work a 4-watch duty system.

Fire stations

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Waverley Special School

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Waverley Special School caters for 120 severely handicapped pupils ranging in age from three to 18. It has been designed to accommodate their needs and to provide a stimulating, accessible environment. The school's facilities include a swimming pool and hydrotherapy area, soft room, outdoor play areas and teaching areas. The flexible, single storey building is lightened by large windows and roof lights. The building was expensive at 907.09 pounds per sq meter with the roof being the highest single cost.

Schools, Architecture and disabled persons, Architecture and the disabled

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The garden house

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Architect, Aldington Craig and Collinge has designed a suite of offices for WH Smith Pension Trust. Set in parkland in Oxfordshire, England, the building uses full length windows and partly glazed partitions to create a flexible and relaxing work environment. The two storey, L-shaped building is constructed from natural materials and cost a relatively low 481.37 pounds sterling per square meter.

Office buildings

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