http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.bdonline.co.uk http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/kortrijk-crematorium-by-souto-de-moura-arquitectos-and-sumproject/5052159.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/kortrijk-crematorium-by-souto-de-moura-arquitectos-and-sumproject/5052159.article A technical look at the simplicity of green roof planting and maintaining the idea of a recessive building Thu, 21 Mar 2013 06:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/lake-bunyonyi-school-dining-hall-by-peter-clegg-and-alex-thomas/5051947.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/lake-bunyonyi-school-dining-hall-by-peter-clegg-and-alex-thomas/5051947.article A conical roof shelters open circular spaces, framing the dramatic landscape of this site Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:30 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/peace-palace-visitor-centre-the-hague-by-wilford-schupp/5042551.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/peace-palace-visitor-centre-the-hague-by-wilford-schupp/5042551.article Architect’s gatehouse for historic building in the Dutch city completes Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:40 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/southend-pier-cultural-centre-is-sculpted-by-the-waves/5042399.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/southend-pier-cultural-centre-is-sculpted-by-the-waves/5042399.article Inspired by the elements, White Arkitekter’s cultural centre hopes to revitalise the historic pier’s fortunes Mon, 10 Sep 2012 06:35 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/gardens-by-the-bay-singapore-by-wilkinson-eyre/5038325.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/gardens-by-the-bay-singapore-by-wilkinson-eyre/5038325.article Gridshell structures form the two biodomes at the heart of Marina South gardens Mon, 18 Jun 2012 08:10 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/aa-students-big-shed-assembly-workshop/5036941.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/aa-students-big-shed-assembly-workshop/5036941.article Architectural Association students demonstrate the potential of low-value local timber Tue, 22 May 2012 08:35 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/canopy-for-roman-site-cartagena-spain-by-amann-cánovas-maruri-architects/5033819.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/canopy-for-roman-site-cartagena-spain-by-amann-cánovas-maruri-architects/5033819.article Madrid-based Amann Cánovas Maruri Architects has completed a new canopy for an archaeological site in Molinete Park in Cartagena, south-eastern Spain. Wed, 21 Mar 2012 08:27 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/inca-public-market-mallorca-by-charmaine-lay-and-carles-muro/5033761.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/inca-public-market-mallorca-by-charmaine-lay-and-carles-muro/5033761.article Charmaine Lay and Carles Muro have created a radical new public market building for the city of Inca in Mallorca, which wraps the town square up on to the roof of the building. Tue, 20 Mar 2012 08:26 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/primary-school-library-by-kéré-architects/5029116.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/primary-school-library-by-kéré-architects/5029116.article This building in rural Burkina Faso makes innovative use of clay pots in its ceiling to aid lighting and ventilation Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:50 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/living-with-lakes-centre-sudbury-canada/5028951.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/living-with-lakes-centre-sudbury-canada/5028951.article A new sustainable lakeside research lab in a landscape damaged by nickel mining is 77% more efficient than conventional building Thu, 8 Dec 2011 08:31 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/roofing/het-entreehuis-home-at-groote-sheere-estate-by-bureau-b+b/5024268.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/roofing/het-entreehuis-home-at-groote-sheere-estate-by-bureau-b+b/5024268.article A new Dutch twist on the thatched roof Fri, 9 Sep 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/castell-d’emporda-restaurant-by-concrete-architectural-associates/5024093.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/castell-d’emporda-restaurant-by-concrete-architectural-associates/5024093.article An innovative Corten steel parasol roof structure provides protected outdoor space for diners at this Spanish restaurant. Wed, 7 Sep 2011 08:24 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/the-souk-abu-dhabi-central-market-by-foster-and-partners/5016500.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/the-souk-abu-dhabi-central-market-by-foster-and-partners/5016500.article An opening roof allows rain to fall on an internal tiled square in this ambitious modern reinterpretation of the traditional Middle Eastern souk. Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/velvet-mill-rooftop-pods-by-david-morley-architects/5016440.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/technical/velvet-mill-rooftop-pods-by-david-morley-architects/5016440.article David Morley Architects’ conversion of a Bradford landmark for Urban Splash introduces innovative zinc-clad rooftop structures. Fri, 8 Apr 2011 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/king’s-cross-station-western-concourse/5010091.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/king’s-cross-station-western-concourse/5010091.article John McAslan & Partners’ refurbishment of King’s Cross station reveals its full Victorian glory once more Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/royal-opera-house-production-workshop/5010089.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/royal-opera-house-production-workshop/5010089.article Thanks to Nicholas Hare Architects, Covent Garden now has a facility fit for producing world-class sets. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/las-arenas-bullring-barcelona/5005268.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/las-arenas-bullring-barcelona/5005268.article A “floating” domed roof takes centre stage as Rogers Stirk Harbour & Partners’ redevelopment of Barcelona’s 1890s bullring nears completion. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/steel-structure-of-zaha-hadids-aquatics-centre/5005265.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/steel-structure-of-zaha-hadids-aquatics-centre/5005265.article With its clear span of 120m and tricky geometry, the roof of Zaha Hadid Architects’ Aquatics Centre is one of the most complex structures in the London 2010 Olympic Park. Fri, 10 Sep 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/jean-nouvel’s-louvre-abu-dhabi-museum/3161359.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/jean-nouvel’s-louvre-abu-dhabi-museum/3161359.article The museum’s 183m domed roof has taken months of workshops and modelling to achieve its floating structure and intricate perforated pattern Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/rogers-stirk-harbour’s-santa-maria-del-pianto-metro-station-naples/3161354.article http://www.bdonline.co.uk/buildings/technical/rogers-stirk-harbour’s-santa-maria-del-pianto-metro-station-naples/3161354.article The practice designed a doubly curved hyperbolic paraboloid canopy roof formed from a lattice of steel plates that tilts back to create the entrance to the metro Fri, 9 Apr 2010 00:00 GMT