Miralles' parliament victory gets a Scottish welcome

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The Scottish selection panel has chosen Spanish architect Enric Miralles to build Scotland's new parliament building. Scottish architects generally approve of the choice, but continue to express concern about the site. Miralles' proposed design resembles a series of upturned boats. Some Scottish architects consider it to be a bold design, whilst others feel that it is rather obvious and hope that it will evolve during the design period. Miralles has to ensure that the 50 million pounds sterling building is finished by late 2001.

Services, Architects, Edinburgh, Scotland, Enric Miralles

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Public buildings should be a labour of love, says MP

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Denis MacShane, Labour MP, has criticised the way the government treats and commissions public architecture. He wants to see more competitions and the creation of an 'Ofarch' to set standards. He believes that flat fees for design should be introduced rather than a percentage of final costs. He also feels that good design should be the first rule for public bodies and ministries, rather than an add on extra. He has accused the Ministry of Defence for awarding some contracts based on speed and cost.

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction, Nonresidential construction, not elsewhere classified, Institutional Buildings, Construction

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MPA in limited competition for Danish Public Record Office

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A number of internationally recognised architectural firms have been requested to submit designs for the 65,000 sq mt Danish Public Record Office. These include UK concern Matthew Priestman Architects. As part of a consulting group, this firm will design 50,000 sq mt of archive space and 15,000 sq mt of public access areas. At present, it is working on the 37,000 sq mt first stage of the University College of South Stockholm.

Foreign operations, Denmark, Architectural firms, Architectural services, Matthew Priestman Architects

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