Post modern
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Architect Alan J. Smith has been responsible for converting the Victorian head post office building in Newcastle, England, into a mixed-used development. A 1,082 sq mt office and studio for Smith's own practice has already been completed, along with 12 luxury flats, 36 basement parking spaces and a turfed roof terrace. Work has begun on a further 1,548 sq mt of lettable office space, and there are also plans for an art gallery, a restaurant and three artists' studios. It is intended that the Red Box development will revive the city's historic centre.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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Access all areas
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Architects face many challenges when redesigning listed historic buildings to comply with the terms of the UK's Disability Discrimination Act 1995. These buildings often have many flights of stairs, and are therefore unsuitable for easy conversion for disabled access. Furthermore, any alterations must be officially approved. However, it is generally possible to find an acceptable solution. National Lottery funding is available to allow accessibility to be made part of a general refurbishment of historic public buildings.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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Preserved for prosperity
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Substantial investment is being made in the regeneration of the Grainger Town area of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, where there are many listed buildings. This work is bringing English Heritage together with English Partnerships, now expanded into the regional development agency One North East. The regeneration project covers a wide range of individual schemes, including the refurbishment of shopfronts and the conversion of upper floors to flats.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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