GMW Architects
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GMW Architects are an architectural practice based in the United Kingdom.
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[edit] History
Frank Gollins, James MeIvin and Edmund Ward originally formed the partnership in 1948. In the 1950s they designed the central campus for the University of Sheffield and Castrol House, a tower on Marylebone Road in London[1].
In the 1960's they went on to design the 24 storey Commercial Union Tower, the first office building to feature a hung structure[1].
In 1974 the three founders retired, leaving a well-established practice. Soon after GMW was awarded a commission to design the King Saud University in Saudi Arabia[1].
In 1983 the firm was appointed to design the new Barclays Bank headquarters building at 54 Lombard Street and in 1994 the practice was appointed to handle the refurbishment of Tower 42 in London[1].
[edit] Current activities
GMW now seeks to produce unique urban design solutions. Typical projects are mixed-use developments and the retention of existing heritage elements[1].
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