Oxford hall brings a touch of class to an industrial area

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St George's Gate, a new hall of residence at St Peter's College, Oxford, has many of the traditional features of Oxbridge college buildings, in spite of its location in a semi-industrialised part of Oxford. The building was designed by Marcus Beale Architects, and includes a common room, 33 study-bedrooms and a kitchen. For the design of the facades, Marcus Beale used features from the 18th century gabled houses which had occupied the site. The impact of the three-storey building is reduced by subtle detailing such as recessed windows which get narrower as the stories rise.

Universities and colleges, Contracts, Dormitories, Marcus Beale Architects

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A tale of three trusses

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Many factors have an impact on the design of a roof truss, according to Nicholas Hanika, partner in Price and Myers Consulting Engineers, who recently offered three roof designs as a contribution to an exhibition on 'The Art of the Structural Engineer'. He hopes that this design work will show architects the most suitable design solutions for particular projects, as he believes that architects currently fail to grasp the basic criteria which influence the final choice. The three roof designs are discussed in detail.

Interview, Roofs, Hanika, Nicholas

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Bristol garden transformed into a theatrical showcase

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Ferguson Mann has designed a new dance studio for the Old Vic Theatre School in Bristol, England. This is a modern version of the classic Victorian conservatory, which is common in the area, and is raised 2 mt above ground level. This ensures that a restricted area is used to maximum potential. The three outside walls have a double-glazed skin, with thin galvanised and painted steel mullions supporting the roof.

Performing arts schools

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