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At least TVC was purpose built - even if it wasn't all built at the same time!
Unfortunately being purpose built also means that when that purpose changes or disappears completely it's is more difficult to find a new use.
Yes the studios themselves were and are still perfect for making telly in (although a lot less necessary than when they were built) technology and working practises scuppered the rest of the building. Edit suites went from massive rooms to desktop computers, VT disappeared, apps rooms got replaced by remote data centres and the trend is for flexible light open plan offices.
The last year has changed things even more, even the physical offices and space aren't needed as much
At least TVC was purpose built - even if it wasn't all built at the same time!
Unfortunately being purpose built also means that when that purpose changes or disappears completely it's is more difficult to find a new use.
Yes the studios themselves were and are still perfect for making telly in (although a lot less necessary than when they were built) technology and working practises scuppered the rest of the building. Edit suites went from massive rooms to desktop computers, VT disappeared, apps rooms got replaced by remote data centres and the trend is for flexible light open plan offices.
The last year has changed things even more, even the physical offices and space aren't needed as much
Last edited by Inspector Sands on 1 March 2021 1:19pm