High‑Tech Architecture in Britain (1970–1995)

1. Centre Pompidou opens, showcasing “inside-out” design

   Jan 31, 1977Labels: Centre Pompidou, Richard Rogers

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2. Sainsbury Centre opens as flexible “universal space”

   Jan 1, 1978Labels: Sainsbury Centre, Norman Foster

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3. “High Tech” term popularized by design book

   Nov 1, 1978Labels: High Tech

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4. Renault Distribution Centre begins construction in Swindon

   Jul 27, 1981Labels: Renault Distribution, Foster Associates

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5. Inmos microprocessor factory completed in Newport

   Jan 1, 1982Labels: Inmos factory, Richard Rogers

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   • C20 Society

6. Renault Centre formally opened in Swindon

   Jun 15, 1983Labels: Renault Centre, Spectrum Building

   • Historic England

7. HSBC Main Building completed in Hong Kong

   Nov 18, 1985Labels: HSBC Main, Foster Partners

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8. Lloyd’s of London building officially opened

   Nov 18, 1986Labels: Lloyd's building, Richard Rogers

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9. New Mound Stand opens at Lord’s Cricket Ground

   May 6, 1987Labels: Mound Stand, Michael Hopkins

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10. Stansted Airport terminal opens to the public

    Jan 1, 1991Labels: Stansted terminal, Foster Partners

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11. Waterloo International Terminal completed for Eurostar era

    Jan 1, 1993Labels: Waterloo International, Nicholas Grimshaw

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12. Channel 4 headquarters opens, marking late-period legacy

    Jul 6, 1994Labels: Channel 4, Richard Rogers

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