Specifier's choice: Visitors' Centre, Belmarsh Prison

Article Abstract:

Penoyre & Prasad's project architect, Gareth Hoskins, believed that the choice and functional use of materials was an important part of the contract to build a visitors' centre at Belmarsh Prison, England. Hoskins was determined that internal finishes had to be of high quality, familiar, comforting and strong in order to counter the oppressive and drab nature of the prison walls. He also wanted to avoid giving the impression of a job being done 'on the cheap'. Hoskins sought to involve the client in various aspects of the product specification process.

Contracts, Interview, Design and construction, Prisons, Hoskins, Gareth, Penoyre and Prasad

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Tomato catchup time

Article Abstract:

Although more architects are incorporating computer technology into their practices, they are still far behind the ground-breaking levels reached by other creative professions. An example of a company that has run with the technology is Tomato Interactive, a small creative business that is not afraid to use computer technology as a tool to create innovative ideas and designs.

Innovations, Creative ability, Creativity, Tomato Interactive

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Brave new world

Article Abstract:

The development of an advanced CAD management practice by an architectural company called TTSP in London helps architects to function within an organized and well-equipped setting. The numerous advantages of the MicroGDS CAD system used by TTSP are outlined.

United Kingdom, Management dynamics, Architectural services, Management, Architectural firms, Architectural practice, Company business management

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