Solihull hybrid sheds light on office design

Article Abstract:

The environmental agenda established with the Gateway Two design at Basingstoke is developed by Foggo Associates' new custom office, and an innovative use of hybrid concrete framing is displayed. Foggo Associates has refined its tradition of elegant and low-energy office buildings with this new building in Solihull and demonstrated the value of hybrid concrete construction.

Management dynamics, Management, Design and construction, Office buildings, Company business management, Office design services

---

Age of enlightenment

Article Abstract:

The exceptional conversion and conservation work done on the King's Library at the British Museum in London by HOK International is described in detail. The original library that constituted the first major addition to the British Museum was built between 1823 and 1827 to house the 60,000-volume legacy left behind by King George III.

---

Steps to better study

Article Abstract:

The London School of Economics and Political Sciences has been renovated and expanded to include a curved helical ramp which improves library circulation. The lightwell in the middle of the building has been revamped into an open atrium.

London School of Economics and Political Sciences

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: China raises investment to fend off economic slowdown. Shoals in a safe haven. Could deflation be over?
• Abstracts: Anglo American's net sinks 7% on commodities downturn. Anglo American PLC. Anglo American profit surges 53% on prices
• Abstracts: Bioglan's shares plunge on wider 1st-half loss. Smith & Nephew ends battle for Centerpulse. Acambis lands contract with U.S. government
• Abstracts: Adjudication fears founded on the negligence of professionals
• Abstracts: King of all media. The age of television. The flashing 'i'

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.