Unbroken stand
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A new 11.5 million pounds sterling stand has been completed at Lord's Cricket Ground, London, UK. The stand can seat up to 6,000 spectators in two shaded areas, including 25 entertainment boxes and restaurant facilities. The designers were specifically asked to construct a stand which did not impinge on spectators views. The cricket ground is owned by Marylebone Cricket Club, which has untaken to modernise the facilities at the world renowned club. Engineering firm Ove Arup & Partners constructed the stand which was designed by architect Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1998
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'Classical' lottery scheme hits snag
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The Heritage Lottery Fund has stated that the design and brief for the Centre for Rural History planned for the University of Reading will have to be re-examined. It is believed that there are no objections to the design for the 6 million pounds sterling scheme put forward by classical architect Demetri Porphyrios, but that consultants for the Heritage Lottery Fund feel that the different elements of the scheme are not appropriately integrated.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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United's stand shoots high and wide
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The new triple-deck, cantilever-roofed stand at Manchester United football club's Old Trafford ground will boost total capacity of the ground to 55,000, giving the venue the highest capacity of all premier league grounds. The 18.65 million pounds sterling stand, which can seat 26,000 people, is due to be fully finished before the European Championships in Jun 1996. The project has been undertaken by Hilstone Laurie.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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