The anatomy of the 1960s office blocks
Language: English Series: Land Development Studies ; (4) May 1987, 157-163(7)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: This paper is a personal analysis of the boom in office buildings which occurred in the period between 1954 and 1964. Examines the political and financial background and the financial calculations of office development at that time, with particular reference to the situation in London . The structural characteristics of the buildings are described and their viability today is considered. Finally, the author discusses how the developments were financed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS38480 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 10909-1001 |
This paper is a personal analysis of the boom in office buildings which occurred in the period between 1954 and 1964. Examines the political and financial background and the financial calculations of office development at that time, with particular reference to the situation in London . The structural characteristics of the buildings are described and their viability today is considered. Finally, the author discusses how the developments were financed.