RFAC backs 'daring and innovative' V&A plan

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The Royal Fine Art Commission (RFAC) has approved plans by Daniel Libeskind's Boilerhouse, for the V&A museum. The controversial scheme, which has been praised as daring and innovative, has still to resolve funding problems. Plans to approach the Heritage Lottery Fund were abandoned due to conflict with Boilerhouse's other application to back the British Galleries project. Also it is believed that the Millennium Commission does not regard the project as suitable.

Museums, Remodeling and renovation

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Barcelona wins Gold

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The Royal Gold Medal for architecture is to go to the city of Barcelona for inspired city leadership. Barcelona has pursued an ambitious, but pragmatic urban strategy to the highest design standards, transforming its public realm, expanding its amenities and regenerating its economy. It is seen as a model for European cities, transformed by extraordinary investment in public architecture and acts of patronage in the public and private sectors.

Achievements and awards, Architecture, Barcelona, Spain (City)

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Eyes wide open

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UK design company, Pod Productions, likes to be called a new media/communications consultant, rather than an architectural practice. Although the company's founders, Casper Cummins, and Chris Lamb, were both trained as architects, Pod Productions creates designs across various media.

Innovations, Architectural design, Pod Productions

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