Architectural Designs

The regularisation process enables people to submit a retrospective application relating to the previously unauthorized works. Regularisation applications can be made for both domestic and non-domestic works which were started on or after 11 November 1985. Before this date, any work that has been completed is not covered by...

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Interior Designing

Retaining walls are relatively rigid walls used for supporting the soil mass laterally so that the soil can be retained at different levels on the two sides. Retaining walls are structures designed to restrain soil to a slope that it would not naturally keep to (typically a steep, near-vertical or vertical slope). Earth retaining structures, such...

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House Extensions

In cold roofs, the structural and insulation layers are combined. This produces a thinner buildup at the cost of continuity and performance. One of the side effects is condensation under the deck. To combat it, you need ventilation. Below I show two types of vent design between a horizontal roof and a vertical wall...

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Building & Architecture

In 1977 Richard Rogers set up his architectural office after completing a prefabricated exposed steel structure gallery in France — Centre Pompidou. In 2020 he stepped down from his office with another prefabricated exposed steel structure gallery in France as his final project. Project Information Project: Richard Rogers’ Drawing Gallery Location: Château La Coste,...

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Construction

Two parts make up the design: the exoskeleton and the display tunnel hung from it. The former is made out of timber goalpost frames in a linear array. They are fixed with L-brackets to the plywood base. A single plywood sheet allows precise positioning of the timber posts, protects precious gallery floors and spreads point...

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