The second coming
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The 14th century Archbishop's Palace Maidstone, Kent, UK has been refurbished and restored by Maidstone Council at a cost of 2.75 million pounds sterling. The project has taken 7 years to complete. Alteration and remodelling over the centuries had resulted in settlement, cracking and collapse; the building was declared unsafe in 1985 and closed. Damp penetration had caused timber decay. The main task was to stabilise the structure. The main floors were strengthened to improve loading and the Kentish ragstone was cleaned, repointed and repaired. All the wood panelling has been restored.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Regimental standard
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The Royal Citadel at Plymouth, UK, has been refurbished and remodelled at a cost of 25 million pounds sterling. It offers modern, quality accommodation to the 29 Commando Regiment, Royal Artillery. PSA Projects was the project manager and MHM Architects, the designers who sought approval from English Heritage and the Royal Fine Arts Commission. The new citadel is a mixture of refurbished main buildings and new ones designed to blend in with the surroundings, such as a social club, a multi-level gym and stores.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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Rising to the challenge
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Bethnal Green, London, England won one of the first City Challenge urban renewal grants. The area is one of the most deprived in Britain with a high proportion of immigrants, housing stress and dereliction. The City Challenge company works in partnership with local people, the council and private developers to spend the 37.5 million pounds grant over five years. As well as building projects, the scheme will involve social and educational projects.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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