The only way is up

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Conflicting views about the construction of high-rise buildings in London, England, are presented. Some observers feel that such buildings can benefit the city and those who live and work there, as long as they are carefully designed and located. Others feel that shorter buildings are more appropriate.

author: Livingstone, Ken, Merrick, Jay
United Kingdom, Market information - general, London, England, Skyscrapers, High rise buildings

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Why didn't we build it here?

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The Colorium, an 18-storey office block in Dusseldorf, Germany, was designed by British architect Will Alsop. It has a beacon on the top that glows red at night and is decorated with hundreds of bars of colour.

author: Merrick, Jay
Dusseldorf, Germany

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The future? It'll be one big squeeze

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Cellular Operations' new HQ building in Swindon, England, was designed by architect Richard Hywel Evans. The design is based on natural light, and aims to combine hi-tech and craft elements.

author: Merrick, Jay
Cellular telephone services industry, Cellular telephone services, Cellular Operations Ltd., Swindon, England

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subjects list: Design and construction, Buildings and facilities, Office construction, Office buildings
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