Architecture Commission set to replace RFAC

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It is expected that the UK Dept for Culture, Media and Sport will shortly announce plans for an independent Architecture Commission with regional offices. This new organization, which it is believed will be linked closely with the Arts Council and the Crafts Council, will replace the Royal Fine Art Commission. The regional offices would act as a forum for discussion, presentation and information, and would allow the Dept for the Environment, Transport and the Regions to directly influence planning and transport issues.

United Kingdom, Architecture, Regional planning

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City NIMBYs block Calatrava tower

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Wates City has withdrawn a planning application for a 136 mt high tower designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava following objections from residents of the Barbican development in London, England. Opponents of the tower have been particularly concerned about its top, which extends laterally in a curved spire at the south end, increasing its width by one-third. They fear that this would reduce the amount of light coming into rooms situated on the east face of Willoughby House.

London, England, Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Towers, Towers (Structures), Wates City of London PLC

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Shattered confidence

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The HM Railways Inspectorate has called for an investigation into the specification of glazing used on the Jubilee Line Extension stations. The move followed the breaking of a sheet of overhead glass shortly after a testing exercise. Problems with glazing have also been experienced at the Eurostar Terminal at Waterloo; Hong Kong's Chek Lap Kok Airport; and the Sunderland National Glass Centre.

Safety and security measures, Glazing, Glazing (Construction)

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