All Features articles – Page 7
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FeaturesThe Storyhouse, Chester by Bennetts Associates
A daring construction of opposites, with a theatre, cinema and library in a space that combines new-build and the spirit of the orginal 1930s picture house.
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FeaturesTop chief executives roundtable
In the first article in our two-part report, panellists explore the relationship and contradictions between the Care Quality’s Commission’s verdicts and the quality of the people who lead the inspected organisations.
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FeaturesPart two: Questions of quality
In the second part of our roundtable, our panellists debated sustainability, social media, the demise of heroic leadership and the changing nature of the job.
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What does 'Wonder Woman' mean for female filmmakers?
Warner Bros tentpole scored a record debut for a female director. Can Patty Jenkins change Hollywood culture?
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FeaturesUK box office: 'Pirates Of The Caribbean 5' opens top but plunders less bounty
Latest entry in Disney franchise fails to live up to predecessors, despite opening at number one.
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Dyffryn Gardens
Located just outside Cardiff, Dyffryn Gardens has doubled for 18th century France in ‘The Girl in the Fireplace’, 19th century Scottish moors in ‘Tooth and Claw’ and a cyberspace reality in ‘Forest of the Dead’. The Dyffryn Estate dates back to 640 AD and the gardens have been listed as ...
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The National Museum of Wales
A Doctor Who staple, the National Museum of Wales, located in the heart Cardiff city centre has been used in several episodes, most notably, ‘Dalek’, ‘Voyage of the Damned’, ‘The Big Bang’ and -as seen simulcast in cinemas across the world- ‘The Day of the Doctor’; the 50th anniversary special ...
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St. Mary's Street, Cardiff
Back in 2005, Doctor Who literally exploded back onto our screens, when the London department store that Rose worked at went up in flames… except for the London part. The scene in question was actually shot on St Mary’s street, using House of Fraser as a stand in. Shops on ...
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Westgate Street, Cardiff
Perhaps a strange place to kick off our list but -bear with us. The Series 9 episode ‘Face the Raven’ not only gave us Jenna Coleman’s ‘exit’ (we’re still getting over that one) but also served to introduce the Diagon Alley of the whoniverse we didn’t even know we’d been ...
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FeaturesBrecon Beacons
The Central Beacons refers to the range of Old Red Sandstone peaks which lie to the south of Brecon and includes South Wales’ highest mountain, Pen y Fan. The range forms the central section of the Brecon Beacons National Park, a designation which also encompasses ranges both to the ...
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FeaturesSnowdonia National Park
A camping ground at Llyn Gwynant posed as a Chinese village in Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life and Llyn Trawsfynydd stood in for the legendary Camelot in the movie First Knight.
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FeaturesSand dunes on Anglesey
Ynys Llanddwyn: a small tidal island that was the filming location for both Clash of the Titans and Half Light.The beaches are beautiful, and the view of Snowdonia is quite magnificent.
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FeaturesThe walled castle town of Conwy
Built in the 13th century, this castle is remarkably well preserved and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The entire town is walled, so starting from the castle you can walk around the whole of Conwy atop the battlements.
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FeaturesBouncing around at Zip World
In the historic mining town of Blaenau Ffestiniog, the old slate mine has been turned into an incredible adventure park.
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Options for re-baselining of SKA-1
When the Board agreed to proceed with the current Pre-Construction Phase of SKA in July 2013, it set a budget ceiling of 650M€. It was recognized that, in order to deliver an SKA design within this costcap a re-baselining exercise was required. The consortia have worked to this end during ...
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FeaturesIC January 2013
THIS ISSUE: China Report: The world’s largest crane market ♦ Site Report: Mario Filho stadium, Rio de Janeiro ♦ Crane Rental Survey ♦ Training and Certification ♦ Wire Rope ♦ BC India preview.
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FeaturesOn the shoot with Drapers 30 under 30
All of the behind the scenes action from Drapers 30 under 30 photo shoot.
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FeaturesChina to build the biggest radio telescope
Nestling in a vast natural crater, China’s latest giant is about to come alive. A colossal, steeply curved dish glints in the sunlight, surrounded by jagged mountains that cut into the sky. Construction workers, busy putting the finishing touches to this structure, look tiny against the huge ...
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FeaturesDrapers Awards 2016
Highlights from the Drapers Awards 2016, held at London’s Old Billingsgate on 17 November.
