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Glass shatters egos

Series: Independent on Sunday ; 12 December 1999, 9(1)Publication details: 1999Subject(s): Summary: The vogue for all-glass facades amongst architects is resulting in a high number of structural failures, as the technology is pushed to the limit. Recent projects at which there have been problems include Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong and the Waterloo International station in London.

The vogue for all-glass facades amongst architects is resulting in a high number of structural failures, as the technology is pushed to the limit. Recent projects at which there have been problems include Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong Kong and the Waterloo International station in London.