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Volumetric prefabricated construction has never been used for multistorey permanent housing in the UK. However, Peabody Trust, one of the oldest housing associations in the UK, is now to develop a five-storey block of 30 flats using volumetric prefabricated construction in Hackney, London, England. The flats will be aimed at young single people, couples and flat-sharers. They will be made up of modules manufactured by Shepherd Building Group subsidiary Yorkon. This company will use the same production lines as those that have made large numbers of hotel and healthcare units.

Planning, Housing, London, England, Design and construction, Modular buildings, Peabody Trust, Prefabricated buildings

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Cross Channel return

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The great commercial and regional regeneration potential of the Channel Tunnel is being exploited by Lille in northern France. Its Mayor Pierre Mauroy is heading the intiative. Mauroy managed to obtain the government's approval to reroute the railway link through Lille's centre and develop an international building centre called Euralille. Euralille has been designed by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas and will cost 640 million pounds sterling. Funding for the centre is from the private sector. The new rail station is expected to serve 30 million passengers annually.

Management, Public works, France, Urban renewal, Channel Tunnel, Lille, France

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Pilgrimage to Macca

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The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts has opened in the city at a cost of 15 million pounds sterling. The institute, founded by rock singer Paul McCartney, offers degree courses in show business and rock music. The school is accommodated in a former mechanics institute building, dating from the early 19th century. Architect for the project is Brock Carmichael Associates. A description of the project is presented.

Buildings and facilities, Technical institutes, Liverpool Airport

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