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Wall-crawling robot wins Cemex award
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A wall-crawling robot that can paint or inspect building exteriors, called Hausbot, was among eight UK-developed technologies recognised in the annual Cemex Ventures Top 50 ConTech Startups list. The robot’s ability to climb walls is “based on Formula 1 aerodynamic principles, and carefully engineered design”.
Foster + Partners designs landmark Qatar towers
Foster + Partners has designed the Lusail Towers in Qatar – a collection of four high-rise buildings as part of a 1.1m sq m development that will host the headquarters of the Qatar National Bank, Qatar Central Bank and Qatar Investment Authority. The project is part of a larger masterplan also designed by Foster + Partners, which is being completed ahead of the 2022 Football World Cup in Qatar. The two taller towers stand at 70 storeys, while the other two are 50 storeys high, all arranged symmetrically around a central plaza.
Restoration of ancient Westminster Hall complete
The restoration of the Grade I-listed Westminster Hall, the oldest part of the Palace of Westminster, has been completed under the project management of consultancy Pick Everard. Work involved: the cleaning of the hall’s 14th century hammer-beam roof; essential repairs to the roof timber trusses; repair and restoration of the lead-covered roof lantern; and the installation of fire safety equipment.
