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Charter Place shopping centre does nothing to revive a failing typology30 March 2020CultureRuth Ramsden’s RIBAJ/Future Architects essay on the architecture of shopping centresRuth Ramsden’s RIBAJ/Future Architects essay on the architecture of shopping centresRegion: South / South EastMore: Future ArchitectsRetailRuth RamsdenFuture architect writers
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Demystifying beginner's guide aims to boost appropriate use of timber19 June 2023ProductsWidespread misunderstanding threatens carbon reduction targetsWidespread misunderstanding threatens carbon reduction targetsRegion: United KingdomMore: Waugh Thistleton ArchitectsStructural timberStephen CousinsMMCDesign construction & technologyTimber Development UKRIBA 2030 Climate ChallengeClimate emergency
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Public library, Willesden Green22 May 2017BuildingsPublic library, Willesden GreenPublic library, Willesden GreenRegion: LondonMore: RIBA Regional Awards 2017Allford Hall Monaghan MorrisWillesden Green