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035 _a(Sirsi) u123984
100 _aKhan, R.
245 _aRepeat performance
260 _c2003
490 _aNew Civil Engineer
_v(1498) 4 September 2003, 16-18(3)
520 _aReport on the building of Moor House in the City, the next addition to London's skyline. The same three companies that built the Swiss Re building are involved: Skanska, Arup and Foster and Partners. The tubular element marking the line between the structures two curved facades has been dubbed 'the bandolier' after its visual similarity with the cartridge belt worn across the chest by soldiers. Describes the construction of Moor House and how the builders dealt with the restrictions of the site itself. Mentions what measures have been taken to protect against vehicle impact and fire.
590 _aABS
650 _aMOOR HOUSE
650 _aLONDON
650 _aOFFICE DEVELOPMENT
650 _aCONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
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650 _aCONSTRUCTION METHODS
690 _aBUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION-PROJECTS
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