Architects Declare on the construction ‘blind spot’ in party manifestos

The Architects’ JournalArchitects Declare on the construction ‘blind spot’ in party manifestos Anna Woodeson, Julia Barfield, and Zoe Watson of Architects Declare (AD) talk to Will Hurst about the lack of climate debate in the General Election campaign and AD’s increasingly political direction The post Architects Declare on the construction ‘blind spot’ in party manifestos appeared first on The Architects’ Journalwill hurst

From Kristin Scott Thomas to Julia Barfield: Who is saying what about M&S Oxford Street

The Architects’ JournalFrom Kristin Scott Thomas to Julia Barfield: Who is saying what about M&S Oxford Street As the landmark planning inquiry into Pilbrow & Partners' contentious proposal draws to a close, Will Hurst presents a selection of statements made to inspector David Nicholson by high-profile individuals and organisations The post From Kristin Scott Thomas to Julia Barfield: Who is saying what about M&S Oxford Street appeared first on The Architects’ Journalwill hurst

Famous figures sign letter to save Oxford Street M&S

TV presenter Kevin McCloud and London Eye designer Julia Barfield among names trying to save retailer’s flagship

Building the London Eye

Below is a link to a video documentary ... that has extracts from "The Biggest Wheel in the World", BBC 2, 1999 ... to commemorate David Marks MBE, its co-creator. Highlights the quality checks of the glass capsules; the logistical challenge of using one of the world's largest floating cranes to lift up the "eye" in to position; the programme deadlines; and teamwork "all trying to help each other"; and the achievement of this overall construction & engineering project