National Wildflower Centre International Competition won by Ian Simpson Architects

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Ian Simpson Architects with Adams Kara Taylor Engineers and Hoare Lea Engineers has been announced as winners of the competition to design a new innovative, architecturally striking educational, conference and seed production complex at the National Wildflower Centre in Knowsley, part of the Liverpool City Region which is intended to be one of the first buildings in the country to be rated BREEAM “Outstanding”.

Seen at bustler. Images of the other five shortlisted practices, after the break.

 
 
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claude.mallia says:

where’s Tinky Winky? Lala ate Po? Dipsy i can see

 
# March 31, 2009 at 04:32
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10:08 PM Mar 30th

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