Chicken coup

Article Abstract:

Architect Sir James Stirling's building at No 1 Poultry in the City of London, England, has been criticized by many observers for being too modernistic but it has also been acknowledged as an extraordinary building by others. Altstadtbau have developed the building in collaboration with architects Michael Wilford and Partners who took over from Stirling and completed his work. The building was constructed in grey and salmon striped granite by the builders John Laing PLC. The building contains a variety of facilities including a restaurant, a public house, offices and retail space.

Practice, Architects, Buildings, Criticism and interpretation, Stirling, James (Scottish architect)

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Fashion victim

Article Abstract:

JM Murphy was responsible for procuring, building and funding the University of North London's new School of Architecture and Interior Design. The architectural work for the building, which is now leased to the university, was undertaken by Brady and Mallalieu. It has an extremely rectangular three- to four-storey brick and concrete elevation to the street, with the interior finishes being mainly materials in their raw state. Inside, most of the structure construction and servicing elements remain visible.

Universities and colleges

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The Lord's test

Article Abstract:

Cricketers, journalists and commentators give their views on the design of Future Systems' NatWest Media Centre, Lord's cricket ground, London, England.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Cricket clubs, Cricket players, Sportswriters

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