Sub-urban Gorbals

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The transformation of Glasgow's Gorbals is the result of a collaboration between three leading architectural practices, local residents and a housing association. Issues concerning the design of Moffat Gardens in the East-Gorbals are presented.

Public works, Urban renewal, Glasgow, Scotland

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Scottish lyric

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The designs for the Scottish Poetry Library in Edinburgh are discussed. Designed by Malcolm Fraser Architects, the library makes striking use of blue-glazed brickwork, steel pillars, oak panels and an open air auditorium.

Buildings and facilities, Edinburgh, Scotland, Architecture, British, British architecture, Library architecture

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Seaside special

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A description is presented of an innovative social housing development in Jaywick Sands, Essex, which was designed by Pollard Thomas & Edwards Architects for the Guinness Trust at a cost of 2.55-million pounds sterling.

Cover Story, Contracts, Essex, England, Pollard Thomas and Edwards Architects

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