Cullinan design wins Stonehenge visitor's centre compteition

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The compteition for the design of a new visitors' centre at Stonehenge has been won by Edward Cullinan Architects. Cullinan has a reputation for designs in sensitive sites and was favoured to win. The design is a single storey building giving views of the monument while making little impact on the landscape. Six designs were shortlisted from the 150 entries from a wide range of architectural practices. English Heritage is planning to improve the environment and facilities at Stonehenge which is a World Heritage site.

Achievements and awards, Buildings and facilities, Architecture, Historic sites, Edward Cullinan Architects, Stonehenge Site, England, Megalithic monuments

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First commissions announced for 17 million pounds sterling Earth Centre project

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Leading architects are being commissiond to work on the proposed Earth Centre to be built in South Yorkshire, England. The Centre will be the world's first eduactional site dedicated to the environment and will comprise a museum, cinema, learning centre, galleries and exhibition space. Private hotel and commercial development is also planned for the site. Museum of the Earth Ltd. have commissioned architect, Fielden Clegg as masterplanner. Building is expected to start in 1994.

Educational facilities, Environmental education, Education parks

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BCA and Imperial College launch new international concrete research centre

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The British Concrete Association (BCA) and Imperial College have set up the Concrete Research and Innovation Centre (CRIC). The new research centre will be based in Imperial College with equipment and funding provided by the BCA which was forced to curtail its own research work in 1992. CRIC will be international and aims to serve the construction industry as a whole. Its director, Dr Pal Chana proposes to work with architects, academics and other professionals.

Research, Concretes, Concrete, University of London. Imperial College of Science and Technology

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