Designs on the world market

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Iain MacDonald trained as an architect after serving in the paratroops. He commbines an artistic idealism with the strong resolve to succeed and a single minded idea of his own goals. MacDonald worked for large practices during the 1980s and set up his own business in 1992. Based on the atelier model, Iain MacDonald Arquitectura Diseno accepts a broad range of work and emphasises its international focus, prefering to use a network of professionals in London, Italy and Japan. MacDonald's largest commission is the masterplan for a medical technology campus in Scotland.

Officials and employees, Biography, Interview, Architects, Iain MacDonald, Iain MacDonald Arquitectura Diseno

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Windows and waterfall transform a basement

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A dark basement in a traditional early Victorian house in London, UK, was refurbished into a light office space by Dale Loth, architect. The functional space also includes a shower room and small kitchen, which are separated from the office space by means of a curved wall. Structural alterations included the insertion of French windows in place of a window as an additional source of daylight. Lighting includes ceiling-set low-voltage tungsten halogen spotlights. The basement has underfloor heating. The refurbishment project had a budget of 40,000 pounds sterling.

United Kingdom, Design and construction, Industrial buildings, Architectural design, Interior architecture, Basements

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Transforming a decaying farm into modern offices

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Architect, Roger Carpenter Kerr and O'Hara has designed the conversion of 18th Century farm buildings into a corporate headquarters. The original sandstone walls and oak timbers of the buildings have been preserved along with the original openings. However, modern services have been run through new ceilings, a first floor has been added and the whole structure underpinned. The conversion has been awarded a Royal Institute of British Architects regional award.

Farm buildings

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