| Hello and welcome to Issue #33 of the Materials for Architecture Newsletter, published Friday 23rd February 2018 |
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| In this issue, we bring you news on Materials for Architecture 2018, a wooden skyscraper, 3D printed terracotta pavilion, plus more news on 3D printed materials, composites & plastics, concrete & aggregates, glass, metals and timber. |
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Send it through to news@materialsforarchitecture.com for consideration. Find out more about the event, Materials for Architecture, at www.materialsforarchitecture.com |
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Explore marvellous metals
Aluminium, copper, zinc, steel; a whole spectrum of metallic materials will be featured across Materials for Architecture 2018’s conference and exhibition. Looking at their use in structures, envelope, facades and finishes, the event seeks to bolster best practices, demystify problems, and advance the cutting-edge of their specification and technology.
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Published 21/02/2018 via materialsforarchitecture.com |
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Smarter materials, smarter designs
In line with its ethos of innovation, Materials for Architecture 2018 will examine the possibilities of various cutting-edge and smart materials in architectural applications. A number of talks from industry-leading experts have been curated to provide the design professional with an in-depth catalogue of knowledge and connections. Read more...
Published 15/02/2018 via materialsforarchitecture.com |
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3D printed terracotta pavilion on show in Shenzen, China
When we talk about 3D printing construction we often focus on concrete or cement-based materials being used to build up sturdy walls and structures. But we tend to forget about other building materials that can benefit from additive manufacturing processes. Read more...
Published 19/02/2018 via 3ders.org |
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Kieran Timberlake chooses ETFE for American EmbassyThe State Department envisioned a new embassy in London that would serve as the centrepiece for one of America’s longest-standing and most valued relationships. It also aspired to set a new paradigm in embassy design by representing the ideals of the American government-giving priority to transparency, openness and equality. Kieran Timberlake was chosen to carry out this project. Read more...
Published 07/02/2018 via materialsforarchitecture.com |
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Concrete domed Elrod House overlooks Coachella Valley
John Lautner's Arthur Elrod House has a dome-shaped concrete roof and a half-moon swimming pool that featured in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever. Elrod House is considered an example of organic architecture – a branch of modernism that is typified by more natural shapes than the style's usual rectangular planes, and elements of the landscape incorporated into the buildings. Read more...
Published 21/02/2018 via dezeen.com |
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OMA unveils plans for coloured glass courthouse in Lille
Dutch firm OMA has revealed its design for a six-sided courthouse in Lille, France. The courthouse will have a pointy, hexagonal form, with each facade completed in a different coloured glass. A triangular tower will extend up from its centre, accommodating a series of small courtrooms, and will be enclosed by a ring of offices that sit above the building's base. Read more...
Published 20/02/2018 via dezeen.com |
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Domed sports hall covered in scale-like aluminium shingles
Reflective aluminium panels cover the rounded shell of a school sports hall near Prague, designed by Sporadical. The shingles create a smooth and seamless surface that produces gentle reflections. This cladding is affixed to curving walls made from load-bearing reinforced concrete. A latticed steel frame, featuring arching trusses that span up to 44 metres, encloses the column-free interior. Read more...
Published 18/02/2018 via dezeen.com
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Japan plans for supertall wooden skyscraper by 2041
Timber tower construction is the current obsession of architects, with new projects claiming to be the world’s next tallest popping up all over the globe. But this latest proposal from Japanese company Sumitomo Forestry Co. and architects Nikken Sekkei would blow everything else out of the water, as they have announced plans for the world’s first supertall wood structured skyscraper in Tokyo. Read more...
Published 15/02/2018 via archdaily.com
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