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Discussion: Skin or Bones? Iron Frames and Space- Enclosing Steel Envelopes
“The dangerous idea that a new style of architecture must emerge because we are now using iron ... has already led some talented ... architects astray...
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Discussion: “Steel is a highly intelligent material” An Interview with Dominique Perrault
Dominique Perrault is famous for large-scale projects such as the Velodrome and Olympic Swimming Pool in Berlin. He was the first to make extensive us...
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Report: A Critical View: America’s Cup Building: “Veles e Vents” in Valencia
Built in just 11 months for the America’s Cup, this spectacular viewing pavilion is part of a programme to upgrade the urban environment at Valencia h...
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Emergency Staircase at the Palazzo della Ragione in Milan
The Palazzo della Ragione is in the heart of Milan’s mediaeval centre. In this project to build a second emergency exit and new access point, the chal...
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Viewing Platform in Bonsecours, Belgium
This delicate 60-m long walkway winds its way through the tree tops of a nature park, giving visitors a rare opportunity to observe the flora and faun...
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Pedestrian Bridge in Paris
The new 304-m long, 12-m wide footbridge elegantly spans the Seine between the Bibliothèque Nationale and the Parc de Bercy, providing a variety of en...
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