Expressive engineering. Restoration of the Daily Express building. AJ 13.07.2000
Architects' Journal Building Study
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Architects' Journal Building Study
Abstract
Refurbishment of the Daily Express building at 120 Fleet Street The entrance hall has been restored to its original 1930s extravagant state. The rest of the building was upgraded to fulfil current requirements and to extend the floor space into buildings on the eastern side. Description of the structure by Ian McVitty of Ove Arup & Partners. Details of costs. Working details of an aluminium and glazed facade designed to match the existing 1930s facade. Original architect: Sir Owen Williams. Architects for the refurbishment: Hurley, Robertson and Associates. Structural and Services Engineers: Ove Arup & Partners.
Subjects
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Glazed cladding/covering
- Curtain walling
- Restoration
- Legal issues and management
- Refurbishment
- Building maintenance
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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.
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