Filed for action
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Provides details on several building design patents registered at the UK Patent Office. Trevor Tomlin fron South Coastal Holdings has applied for a patent for a releasable cleat for corner formation on aluminium doors and windows. Hepworth Building Products has developed a new type of fin drain. Ideal Chemical Products has developed a remedial treatment for corroded brick ties. David Eccleshall from Keysan has patented a panel connection for twin-walled, mobile partitions. Rodlock Security Systems has developed a new security bar for front doors.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1993
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Gastronomic delight
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The staff restaurant at British Gas PLC's London, England headquarters has bee refurbished by architect, Seymour Harris Partnership. The 1000 sq meter restaurant contains three dining rooms with new kitchens and a coffee lounge. The architect used specially designed serveries to improve customer throughput and reduce queuing while natural colours and materials make the restaurant an inviting and comfortable area. The refurbishment cost a total of 1.2 million pounds sterling and was completed in seven months.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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On their metal
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Successful use of one-off metalwork designs requires close co-operation between the specifyer and the producer. Some bespoke metalwork is made by shopfitting firms which have taken on additional skills but long term contact between designer and producer enables both to benefit from eachother's skills and ideas. Designer, Ron Herron worked closely with metalwork company, Sheetfab to produce the walkway used in the London Natural History Museum's dinosaurs exhibition.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1992
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