09Aug91 UK: NORWEST HOLST IN FAST DESIGN AND BUILD CONTRACT AT QUARRY HILL IN LEEDS. (2 OF 2)
'The employer's brief was quite concise and it has not had to be refined much,' says Mr Hoole. 'We haven't changed the number of floors and we've maintained the plan shape and the height.'What has changed is the external treatment. I think our scheme shows more quality in the elevations.'The structure itself is eight storeys high in places, five in others, with two courtyards and overlooking atria. It is made up of a steel frame on 6 m square or 7.5 m by 6 m grids supported by pad foundations.Al
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