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Steel is a versatile and durable material that has been used in architecture for many years. It has become popular for building structures because of its strength, flexibility, and corrosion resistance. Steel is often used in construction projects because it can be shaped into various forms and sizes. In architecture, steel is commonly used for building frames, bridges, and large structures such as stadiums and skyscrapers. It is also used for cladding and roofing in modern buildings, adding a sleek and contemporary look. Steel’s strength and durability make it a popular choice for areas prone to harsh weather conditions, such as coastal regions or areas with high seismic activity. Additionally, steel is a sustainable material that can be recycled, making it an eco-friendly choice for architecture.
If the worldwide steel market were its own country, it probably would have the third-largest gross domestic product (GDP), behind the U.S. and China. Being durable and cost-effective, steel is…
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The Campus Plateau de Paris-Saclay is the Silicon Valley of Europe. Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes, together with Celnikier & Grabli Architectes and Ingerop Conseil & Ingénierie, was in charge of the…
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In 2011 Canadian architecture firm FABG completed the renovation of the Nun’s Island Gas Station in Quebec, initially designed by Mies van der Rohe, into a civic center for the…
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In 2014 Portuguese architect Jorge Mealha completed the Technological Park of Óbidos, which combines a straightforward geometry with a complex ground floor alteration that enriches the project considerably.
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In 2019, Wutopia Lab completed the Sinan books Poetry Store as a renovation in the historical St. Nicholas Church of Shanghai. Given the fact that the dome could not be…
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The Fengxian Civic Centre Canopy designed by Atelier GOM and completed in 2015, is a steel and glass architecture structure that aims to activate the public space around a high-rise office area.
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The Kamoi Museum, designed by Japanese Architects TNA and completed in 2012, is an old factory renovation for the KAMOI-KAKOSHI paper company in Japan. With a history of nearly 100…
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Located in Mount Rokko, with spectacular views overlooking Kobe, the ‘House in rokko’ by Japanese Architect Yo Shimada explores how architecture can minimize physical impacts upon the environment while maintaining the…
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Built in the corner of an old town, House D is a single-family house designed by Japanese Architect Jun Igarashi. It encourages relationships and continuity between internal and external spaces.
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The SJA – The “Gang school” by JDS Architects achieves by a set of straightforward strategies to convert an industrial building into a cheerful playing field.
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Completed in 2014, the Nishinoyama House, designed by Japanese architect Kazuyo Sejima is a residential complex located in Kyoto’s suburban area. The project is characterized by its unifying structure, which…
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Completed in 2000 by renowned Japanese architect Shigeru Ban, the Naked House in Kawagoe was designed to accommodate the needs of a family of five, including two children and the…
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Completed in 2014 by Japanese architecture studio Go Hasegawa & Associates, “Pilotis in a forest” is a weekend house located three hours outside Tokyo. Situated in the middle of a forest,…
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The “Centro di Formazione Professionale” by Swiss architects Durisch+Nolli is a single volume, composed of a serial repetition of simple elements. The project is characterised by the use of material and manufacturing…
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