THE USE OF GLASS-REINFORCED POLYESTER IN PRESTON BUS STATION

This article describes the use of glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) in Preston Bus Station Lancashire, England, designed by Building Design Partnership (BDP) and completed 1969. GRP was used both for concrete moulds that play a key role enabling construction building’s distinctive elevation, kiosks, signage smaller fittings. A survey articles shows enabled innovative efficient this practice continues to date. Some fittings which were expected be durable maintenance-free have been modified, damaged, or removed, yet, others survive are good condition. The legacy car park pay kiosks last as prototype prefabricated sectional building system.