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NewsNew boss for York firm
David Armitage, MD of The York Handmade Brick Company, has been appointed chairman of the Better Brickwork Alliance. He replaces John White, whose term of tenure elapsed in September last year. David recently made a guest appearance on Radio 4’s Midweek programme with Libby Purves.
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The Brick Awards continue to thrive
Last year we not only had record entries and attendance at the Grosvenor House but also, more importantly, a perceptible increase in the quality of the buildings.
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FeaturesHighly commendable
These are a few of the stunning brick buildings that just missed out on a prize at the 2004 Brick Awards – all of which deserve a showing in these pages …Angel WatersideAngel Waterside is the result of a winning entry in a 1998 design competition by Pollard Thomas Edwards ...
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FeaturesA learning curve
Hopkins’ horseshoe-shaped knowledge and media centre – otherwise known as the Forum in Norwich – is a resounding success that overcame an irregular-shaped site and an imposing neighbour …
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FeaturesToxteth’s technicolour dreamboat
Forget the Beatles and the Fourth Grace – Liverpool has a new icon in the shape of the colourful media centre Toxteth TV
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Doing as the Romans did
Mike Taylor of Hopkins Architects casts his mind back – way back – to when brick was used for the world’s greatest buildings …
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FeaturesThe secret’s out
Once forgotten, dilapidated and unloved, the Walled Garden at Scampston Hall has been given a remarkable makeover and thrown open its doors to the public – and to critical acclaim
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Bond patterns in brickwork
In his first article on brick bonds, Mike Hammett discusses the characteristics of basic configurations
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FeaturesLe Corbusier’s fling with brick
Le Corbusier’s Maisons Jaoul project in Paris was completed in 1955, just two years after the Chapel at Ronchamp.
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The sustainable communities summit 2005
In the run-up to Prescott's summit next week: a group of regeneration experts ignite the debate, the 60k house challenge is put to the test and what the PFI did for a grim Manchester estate
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FeaturesTitanic proposal
Architect David Gillooley wants to float a £300m replica of the Titanic on the Mersey.
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NewsTate Modern announces expansion plans
Herzong de Meuron is set to design the extension to the London gallery according to the Evening Standard.
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NewsHouse prices rise by 0.4% in January
Nationwide housing survey says sentiment among housebuyers may be turning positive.
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NewsPrescott reappoints Ford as EP chair
Margaret will serve as chair of English Partnerships for another three years from April 2005.
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NewsBath council seek new firm for troubled Spa scheme
Client to advertise for new project manager following dispute and delay on £35m Grimshaw scheme
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NewsBovis begin preparations for Crossrail
Construction of new buildings at PaddingtonCentral will allow work on Crossrail to take place if it gets the green light.
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NewsAffordable housing helps Crest Nicholson boost profit by 10%
Focus on affordable housing and mixed use developments underpins record £82.1m pre-tax profit for Crest.
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NewsAlfred McAlpine sells stake in Mercia Healthcare for 5.6m
Construction services group generates £2.9m profit from sale to the Secondary Market Infrastructure Fund.
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NewsDemand for office space on the rise
RICS quarterly survey says that demand in the North and South East is driving the office market.