What a performance

Article Abstract:

Work started on a 230 million pound refurbishment programme for the Royal Opera House, London, England, in Apr 1996. Work on the building, which was constructed in six months in 1856, should be finished by Dec 1999. The aim of the project was to allow the Royal Opera House to stage three different productions in one day, rather than two, and thus reinstate the opera house as a major international venue. This aim involves complex changes in the backstage area of the one hectare site, but the public will notice little difference. The project has achieved notoriety due to working disagreements.

Remodeling and renovation, Theaters, Royal Opera (London, England)

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The good, the bad and the downright hideous

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Much of the architecture of the Docklands area of London, England, reflects the values that prevailed in the 1980s. There are many large, threatening office blocks, and the housing tends to have rather obvious post-modernist features. The London Docklands Development Corp adopted a pragmatic approach, and never intended Docklands to be a homogenous area. Furthermore, development requirements changed rapidly during the early 1980s, and this made a flexible, local approach necessary. In most cases, private developers have failed to meet the challenges presented by the waterfront settings.

Management, Urban renewal

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Council housed

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The Isle of Dogs Neighbourhood Centre is a purpose built centre for the decentralised neighbourhood council. It contains offices, council chamber and public spaces. The building was designed by Chassay Architects and comprises a five storey rectangular office block and a rotunda housing the council chamber. It is welcoming and informal, embodying the concept of the decentralised local council. It also contrasts with the nearby Canary Wharf development.

Design and construction, Municipal buildings, Neighborhood government

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