In memoriam

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The design of the Falklands Islands Memorial Chapel, built to commemorate those who died during the Falklands War of 1982, is described. Designed by Crispin Wride Architects, the chapel is a striking almond-shape, rich in religious and nautical symbolism.

United Kingdom, Architecture, Architecture, Modern, Modern architecture, Symbolism, War memorials, Architecture and religion, Memorials, Symbolism in architecture

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Modern marriage

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The design for the World of Glass museum, St Helens, Merseyside, is discussed. Designed by Geoffrey Reid Associates, it incorporates a massive brick-built cone, inspired by old glass kilns, and windowless brick cubes, linked by glass walkways.

Glass construction, Museum architecture, Building, Brick, Brick construction

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Lesson plan

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The design of the Jersey College for Girls by architecture plb is discussed. The restrictions of the site, incorporating a listed Edwardian building, and the striking geometric designs of the teaching spaces are examined.

Illustration, School buildings, Jersey College for Girls

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