Pushing the envelope

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A number of innovative designs using brick have been built throughout Europe, including Neuer Zollhof in Dusseldorf. Designed by Frank Gehry, the building features artfully misaligned angles to create a distressed crumpled form. Other structures are discussed.

author: Hammett, Michael
Europe, Appreciation, Architecture

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Bonding with tradition

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The owner of a former 16th century farmhouse in the heart of Sussex countryside hired bricklayer Nick Evans to do some new work on the property. Nick used traditional thick-bonded brickwork using red multi-stock bricks jointed with lime-based mortar.

author: Hammett, Michael
Methods, Bricklayers, Evans, Nick

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Momentary transformation of the Brunswick Centre

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Allied London's intentions for the rebuild of The Brunswick Centre are still unclear, despite its success and progress.

author: Melhuish, Clare
Strategy & planning, Facilities & equipment, Engineering Services, Engineering & Architectural Svcs, Engineering & Architectural Services, Planning, Buildings and facilities, Company business planning, Allied London Properties Ltd.

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subjects list: Construction industry, Construction, Design and construction, United Kingdom
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