Cathedrals of consumption

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Architect, BDP leads the shopping centre design market in Britain. Five BDP centres have been opened in 1992. They show many similarities but each is adapted to its location and intended customers. The centres in Kingston, Ipswich, Wimbledon and Sutton are all enclosed with minimal street elevations. Longmarket, Canterbury is a courtyard-style development which conforms to strict planning requirements in a historic location. Factors such as parking, access, fire safety, services and finish are similar and represent current trends towards transparency and clarity.

Product information, Shopping centers, Building Design Partnership Ltd.

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Getting the right sound at the right price

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The studios of Virgin Radio occupy three floors of a central London, England office building. The interior design was undertaken by architect, Harper Mackayand acoustic consultant, Veale Associates. Working to a budget of 175,000 pounds sterling and an eight week deadline, the studios, offices, reception andcoffee bar were furnished with customised furniture made from economical materials. Strong colours are used on the walls and flooring. The acoustic design has to compensate for the presence of windows in the studios and the existing structure of the building.

Buildings and facilities, Radio stations, Virgin Radio Ltd., Sound studios

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International station for fast-track travellers: the interior of the new Waterloo International Terminal is conceived as an airport in the city centre

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The new Waterloo International Terminal was designed by Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners and will open in May 1994. It can handle 15 million passengers a year and offers dedicated ticket and information facilities, baggage x-rays and body checks. It features sealed fair faced concrete columns and walls finished in glass reinforced conrete. The ceilings resemble cladding on the nterior of an aircraft and the light sources include metal halide, tungsten halogen and flurorescent.

Railroad terminals

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