By the end of the 1980s the practice had grown to 90-strong and had a sturdy foundation from which it grew over the next 20 years.

It has narrow habitat preferences, preferring short grassland with dry, sturdy foundation.

The strong domestic market means that unlike most ready-to-wear designers, accessories brands can build sturdy foundations before they start exporting.

Skyscrapers have considerable mass, which means that they must be built on a sturdier foundation than would be required for shorter, lighter buildings.