Steel structures from the industrial hall to the high-rise: projects and technical articles on construction, connections and fire safety.
Around 180 kilometres of track are replaced every year on the Swiss rail network. Until now, all this scrap metal has been melted down. However, the first building with a steel framework made from recycled rails will soon be constructed in western Zurich.
Lava architecten transformed an old mission building in Leuven into a place where circus arts, music, theatre, and dance coexist under one shared roof. Effective soundproofing is the precondition for the shared use of the facility.
The Glasshouse Theatre adds a fifth venue to the heritage-listed Queensland Performing Arts Centre. It can be flexibly used for concerts, operas, and dance and theatre performances. The glass facades of the deeply cantilevered foyer visualise the theatrical art of illusion on the exterior.
In the heart of Munich's Maxvorstadt district, Kéré Architecture and HK Architekten have built an oasis for children at the Technical University of Munich. The freestanding timber structure was approved because it has been classified as a sculpture.
Christoph Mäckler's Terminal 3 is more than just a tribute to Mies van der Rohe, Martin Elsässer, and James Stirling. The ability to expand the departure hall and piers as operations continue ensures the building's future viability.
At an elevation of over 3 000 metres above sea level, Herzog & de Meuron has transformed an antenna tower into an iconic steel sculpture. Visitors can enjoy the panoramic views of the glacier from the viewing platform and take a break in the restaurant.
In Amsterdam, Studioninedots has designed a residential building comprising stacked room modules. Interstitial spaces, glass blocks and a lightweight structure create flexible living environments.
