Glass stacks up in the city. Working details support system for glass wall. AJ 16.01.97
Architects' Journal Working Details
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Abstract
Pizza Express restaurant, on the public walkway of Alban Gate, straddling London Wall, consists of two self-contained units facing each other. Facade has upper sheet of glass top hung from connections to take up movement, secured by cast aluminium 'wippletree' connections to columns of stacked glass isolators. Working details of columns and some analysis of structure. Architects: Cantos Architects; Facades: Bere Associates; Engineers: Campion & Partners.
Subjects
- Coverings and surface finishes
- Cladding/covering
- Glazed cladding/covering
- Entertainment/refreshment facilities
- Refreshment facilities
- Building types
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