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Architecture Scotland: Annual 2007

This year's annual will feature Scotland's Best Buildings as voted for by the public and architects themselves.
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Iconic site

Iconic site
ASA  Listed Building 2008 Manchester is becoming a perfect example of a city re-presented through the developers’ language of branding, where flats are called "living spaces", properties are sold as a "lifestyle" and the heritage is marketed as "exclusive loft spaces".

The neon sign was installed for three month on the roof on a nondescript Victorian building in the city centre, visible from the main rail line.
PROJECT: Iconic site
LOCATION: Manchester
CLIENT: Cube, centre for the urban built environment
ARCHITECT: Sans façon

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Main Contractor:  ID Signs
Photographer:  Sans façon