Design for manufacturing: Nicholas Grimshaw and Partners' dyehouse and textile-manufacturing facility for the Parkland Group

Article Abstract:

The Parkland Group's dyehouse and textile-manufacturing facility was designed by Nicholas Grimshaw & Partners. The design reflects the process and incorporates a modular external envelope, with the primary cladding system composed of composite metal panels and interchangeable glazing units. There are full height bays of Planar glazing allowing natural light into the factory. There is much column-less space and the free standing internal mezzanine floors provide office and plant room space. A cost analysis and summary is provided.

Design and construction, Factories

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Public inquiry for Westminster Bridge roundabout scheme

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The controversial Westminster Bridge round-about development is set to go to a public inquiry. The move will provide a legal test for mayor Ken Livingstone's planning powers. The site's developer, Frogmore, has forced the inquiry after a series of setbacks to its office scheme.

Cases, Frogmore Estates PLC

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ADP gets kitted up for sports pavilion fixture

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Architects Design Partnership (ADP) has been awarded planning permission for a new sports pavilion for St. Catharine's College in Cambridge. The facility will have four changing rooms, a multi-purpose hall, kitchen, a fitness room and storage.

Recreational Buildings, Construction, Contracts, Recreational facilities, Architects Design Partnership

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