Building in harmony

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Foster and PartnerEs Sage Gateshead Music Centre reaches 42m at its tallest point, stretches higher than the Tyne Bridge and is based on seven levels, which gradually decline in size as the ground slopes towards the river. The unusual, flowing shape of the building was designed by applying specialist techniques in order to allow different types of music event to be heard at their best and simultaneously.

Author: Luke, Alison
Publisher: ECA Publications Ltd. (UK)
Publication Name: Electrical & Mechanical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1471-5635
Year: 2004
Architectural services, Architectural firms, Architectural practice, Music-halls, Music facilities, Foster & Partners

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Peak practice

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The new Health and Safety Lab at Peak District of the Health and Safety executive will swing into action and conduct tests and experiments to determine what went wrong whenever a train accident or industrial incident occurs. The new lab integrates the existing ones at Buxton and Sheffield and its brief now includes testing personal protection equipment, ventilation systems, microbiology and explosions.

Author: Luke, Alison
Publisher: ECA Publications Ltd. (UK)
Publication Name: Electrical & Mechanical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1471-5635
Year: 2004
Facilities & equipment, United Kingdom. Health and Safety Executive, Buildings and facilities

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Orchestral manoeuvres

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The construction details of the new Wales Millennium Centre at Cardiff Bay are examined.

Author: Luke, Alison
Publisher: ECA Publications Ltd. (UK)
Publication Name: Electrical & Mechanical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 1471-5635
Year: 2004
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries, Cultural Facilities, Building designers, Arts centers, Arts centres

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