State-of-the-art offices which wear their technology lightly

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Architect, Austin-Smith Lord has refurbished the 1950s Mercury House, headquarters of Cable and Wireless, in London, England. Sixty percent of the original classical style building has been retained while high-technology facilities and a new entrance and atrium have been constructed. Office space has been increased by 20% and video conference rooms, restaurants and meeting rooms built. The company's patronage of artists has been continued in the new design which retains the original exterior and enhances the new interior with works of art.

Buildings and facilities, Remodeling and renovation, Office buildings, Cable & Wireless PLC

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The travelling architect

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Malcolm Reading is the British Council's architect. The Council promotes British cultural, educational and technical skills throughout the world and owns 170 buildings. Reading has worked for the Council for 18 months on projects ranging from a new building in India to refitting a palazzo in Rome. He enjoys the opportunities for travel and learning but admits to problems of standards, scheduling and quality assurance. Reading has introduced the use of local labour and resources on his projects.

Officials and employees, International aspects, Interview, Architecture, British Council

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The real needs of the managing architect

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Andrew Seidel is a professor at Texas A and M University. He has been researching the state of the architecturel profession in Britain and throughout the world. The findings of his survey of principal architects inducate that few are adequately trained in management and other disciplines which are essential to the profession at the present. Seidel postulates that design is only a small part of the architecxt's responsibility and the profession risks losing its legal status if it does not adapt.

Practice, Surveys, Professions

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