Inside storey. National Portrait Gallery. AJ 04.05.2000
Architects' Journal Building Study
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Current
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Building Supplement
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Architects' Journal Building Study
Abstract
New wing for the National Portrait Gallery in London which includes a new restaurant with good views of surrounding roofscape. Description of the structure and building services by Jo da Silva of Ove Arup & Partners. Gives working details of a suspended clerestory between the existing building wall and the extension. Architects: Jeremy Dixon. Edward Jones [sic]. Structural, mechanical, electrical and drainage engineers; Ove Arup & Partners. Fire consultant: Arup Fire. Acoustic consultants: Arup Acoustics. Archaeological consultant: Ove Arup & Partners.
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- Building types
- Museums/art galleries/conference centres/display facilities
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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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