Urban design must rescue South Bank, says Duffy
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The Thames-side South Bank Centre in London, UK is to be architecturally revitalized by the appointment of a masterplanner in March 1999. Three different schemes have been chosen by the South Bank Centre's chairman Elliot Bernard, which will be assessed for viability by the new masterplanner. The role of the masterplanner has been devised by architect Frank Duffy, who claims the main aim of the project is to help smooth the flow of people through the new centre by opening up unused spaces.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1999
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The wow factor
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Architect Tom Wright was responsible for the Jumeirah Beach Resort in Dubai. Wright works for the architecture branch of WS Atkins, which now plans to cash in on the publicity surrounding the Dubai hotel, to boost its market penetration in the UK, especially the London commercial market. The company has already been commissioned to produce similar buildings in Israel, China, Arabia and the Lebanon.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
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The costcutter
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A description is presented of the role of government chief costcutter for construction contracts Deryk Eke. His role in ensuring that the government receives value from the 7.5-billion pounds sterling spent on construction annually is discussed.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
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