England intends to reduce the maximum height allowance of wood-framed buildings from six to just three or four storeys to avoid another catastrophe like the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that resulted in 72 deaths.
Tag: United Kingdom
Tulip-shaped tower project axed by London mayor
(07/30/2019)
Mayor Sadiq Khan, London, United Kingdom, has rejected the Tulip tower project by J. Safra Group and Foster + Partners even though the City of London had approved it in spring.
Japanese architect Junya Ishigami, celebrated for his experimental structures that interpret traditional architectural conventions and reflect natural phenomena, has designed the 2019 Serpentine Pavilion in London, United Kingdom.
Some of the United Kingdom’s most influential architects have joined efforts to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency. Leading architects, including Foster + Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, and Rogers Stirk Harbour, have united as...
U.K.’s Tulip-shaped skyscraper gets green light
(04/12/2019)
The Tulip tower by J. Safra Group and Foster + Partners has been given the go-ahead by the City of London, United Kingdom. When completed, this cultural attraction could become the tallest building in...
Canadian engineering group Entuitive has joined with London, England-based TALL Engineers to open two offices in the United Kingdom.
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