Apr 26 2007
Most of the UK’s larger cities are currently planning a tower, and London is definitely leading this trend - tall buildings seem to be enjoying a popularity unlike anything seen previously in the UK. However, there is rarely a consensus on what makes a good tall building, or on where they should be built.
If you want to be part of the tall revolution currently taking place in the UK’s cities, and you want to make sure you get it right, The Architects’ Journal and The Architectural Review can help! We have gathered together a group of the UK’s leading architects, engineers and planners involved in the delivery of tall buildings to give you the benefit of their technical expertise and provide you with a number of fascinating case studies.
Rafael Vinoly and Stephen Quinlan from Denton Corker Marshall are just some of this year’s speakers who will offer you a fresh perspective into the exciting world of high-rise structures.
Expert speakers include:
- Gregor Craig, Operations Director, SKANSKA UK
- David McCullogh, Head of Professional Services, CARILLION SPECIALIST SERVICES
- Rafael Vinoly, RAFAEL VINOLY ARCHITECTS
- Michael Willford, Director, ARUP
- Stephen Quinlan, Director, DENTON CORKER MARSHALL
- Paul Appleby, Associate Director, Building Sustainability Unit, URS
- Lora Nicolaou, Director of Development Planning, DEGW
- Plus - Just confirmed keynote speakers: Selina Mason, Director of Architecture and Design Review, CABE and Steve Bee, Director of Planning and Devel! opment, ENGLISH HERITAGE
Topics covered include:
- CABE/English Heritage Tall Buildings Guidance
- Update on current planning issues
- Overview of construction lessons learnt
- Achieving truly mixed-use tall structures
- Design and materials strategies
- Structure and services for tall buildings
- Reducing the impact of strong wind on tall buildings
Building tall is currently one of the hottest issues in UK architecture. So reserve your place early at www.designingtall.co.uk today quoting BSEM2.
Posted 26th April 2007