To achieve the large spans of glazing in the timber-framed building, the architects devised two cross-shaped buttresses.

为了实现玻璃在木结构建筑上的大跨度覆盖，建筑师设计了两种十字拱。

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The main structure is a steel-framed building in which prefabricated units are used for the ceilings (with the exception of the core areas).

主结构是钢架的建筑，在其中是先做单孤部件被用在天花板上（核心部分除外）。

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The concrete-framed building is made up of a gabled portion above ground, containing exhibits, and a subterranean rectilinear block, which hosts auxiliary spaces including offices.

混凝土框架建筑由高出地面的山墙部分组成，这里作为展览空间，同时，地下部分的矩形体块容纳办公室在内的辅助空间。

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Ditherington Flax Mill, built in 1797, is the world's first iron-framed building and regarded as the forerunner to the skyscraper.

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English Heritage said the Grade I-listed Ditherington Flax Mill in Shrewsbury, built in 1797, was the world's first iron-framed building.

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Built in 1797, the Ditherington Flax Mill was the world's first iron-framed building and has been derelict for more than 20 years.

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