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HawkinsBrown completes transformation of historic Central Foundation Boys' School

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Founded in 1866, the Central Foundation Boys' School features a selection of historic buildings, such as a chapel that the studio converted into arts-focused teaching spaces. The post HawkinsBrown completes transformation of historic Central Foundation Boys' School appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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First concrete poured for One Delisle’s raft foundation

Brandon Donnelly

This past week we poured the first bit of concrete in the giant rat slab foundation (or mat foundation) that sits, or will sit, at the bottom of One Delisle. In our case, this raft slab foundation will, as it sounds, serve as the building’s foundation. So the job of this giant slab is as a mat foundation.

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Education Above All Foundation to place 27 tents by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, the Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy, and its human and social legacy programme, Generation Amazing Foundation, announced that 27 tents, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) to serve and support displaced populations. Photo © Luke Hayes. Source by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

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Built in 1850, the 21x21m block stands as a testament to the industrial architecture of its time, representing a protected heritage example. Fundació Bofill wants to contribute to building a truly inclusive and equitable education system that provides relevant and meaningful learning for all, and that leaves no one behind.

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Architects "can develop a new language" with structural stone says Aurore Baulier

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Stone can be used for foundations, but also as a superstructure," she continued. "A Swapping traditional materials – or materials that are traditional now – for stone can be done." "I haven't been able to specify stones as a structural material myself yet, but it's definitely something I've been looking into," she said. It takes time."

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Refining Design – The Design Development Phase

Matt Fajkus Architecture

After the schematic design phase has been completed and a viable project budget has been developed, it is time to design the building’s structural system, layer in mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, and refine the design of functional spaces.

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Chuckanut Bay Rugby by Graham Baba Architects

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The DeWilde Rugby and Polo Fields have been home to Chuckanut Bay Rugby since 1973, and was gifted to the club by the DeWilde Family Foundation in 2018. Image © Graham Baba Architects Recognizing the importance of developing the site to meet the needs of a growing club and sport in the U.S.,