Shock horror: I like the dome

Article Abstract:

The construction of the Millennium Dome, Greenwich, London, England, has been a massive achievement which has been completed within two years. The Dome covers a 8.8 acre site. Within the Dome there are a number of areas, known as zones, which as dedicated to specific themes, such as the Mind Zone. Each exhibition area had been created by a well-known architect. There is a problem of noise from outside interfering with the ambiance inside the zones. There are plenty of toilet and eating facilities in the Dome. Performers present a musical show several times a day.

United Kingdom, Column, Cover Story, Millennium, Exhibition buildings, Monuments

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Transforming Basildon's bleak prairie

Article Abstract:

A forty-year-old town shopping precinct in Basilidon, England, has been given a facelift. It has been transformed from a characterless concrete eisaur into a pleasant plaza that is shielded from the wind and convenient to use. Shoppers can purchase coffee and light snacks at the Costa Coffee cafe situated inside one of the plaza's two pavilions. Good quality seating has also been installed at the site.

Retail trade, Buildings and facilities, England, Shopping centers, Basildon, England, Plazas

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Oversized, overhyped and over here

Article Abstract:

The Asda Wall-Mart Supercentre at the Cribbs Causeway shopping mall near Bristol is reviewed.

Superstores

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