ADIA Designed to represent modern commerce and culture in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

ADIA  Designed to represent modern commerce and culture that located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, was designed by Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates. The building is responsive to natural forces. Its “active” façade comprises three layers: a low-e-coated, double-glazed outer skin; a single-glazed internal skin; and a solar-controlled blind in the cavity. This composite provides [...]

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Broomwood Hall School in London

The Broomwood Hall School designed by Dinwiddie MacLaren Architects is located in London. Founded in 1984, Broomwood Hall School is an independent preparatory school for 4-12 year olds in South London. The School acquired 74 Nightingale Lane in 1988. The building is Grade II Listed and was constructed in 1872 in the Italian Gothic style. [...]

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