Latest Technical Case Studies – Page 58

  • Model: education facility is in white render; main auditorium is clad in oxidised copper.
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    Dramatic impact

    2004-10-15T00:00:00Z

    Keith Williams makes the complex ‘structural gymnastics’ behind the Unicorn Theatre look easy, writes David Littlefield

  • Many homes in Grenada suffered severe structural damage after Hurricane Ivan
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    Storm force five

    2004-10-15T00:00:00Z

    The Caribbean hurricanes may blow a hole in construction methods.

  • Display compartments are painted sky blue and fitted with concealed fluorescent tubes that glow blue beneath the units.
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    In detail 25: Imperial War Museum Visitors Centre, Duxford, Oxfordshire

    2004-10-08T00:00:00Z

    The historic World War I and II airfield at Duxford is home to a large collection of civil and military aircraft. The visitor centre is the beginning and end of a visit to the aviation museum.

  • The 90m-long steel structure has to be very strong and free of accoutrements that inquisitive elephants could pull off.
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    Trunk space

    2004-10-08T00:00:00Z

    Woburn elephant enclosure is a test of strength for architect and engineer.

  • Plans to remove the existing static Sycamore-veneered plywood stage canopy (pictured) is the most controversial element of the renovation.
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    Orchestral manoeuvres

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Festival Hall will need to change virtually every surface to achieve better acoustics

  • The existing Copenhagen wall and handrail in the Royal Festival Hall.
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    In Detail 24: Royal Festival Hall

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    The Royal Festival Hall is about to undergo a major refurbishment to improve its acoustic performance. Almost all the surfaces are to be altered to decrease their acoustic absorbency and increase the reverberation time.

  • Larry Kirkegaard in the Royal Festival Hall. He says he feels like a "knight-errant" in his quest to transform the venue's acoustics. "Concert spaces are all about purity and authenticity and it's a temple in those respects."
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    Melody maker

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    We meets Larry Kirkegaard, the man behind the Royal Festival Hall’s acoustic makeover

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    Technicalities: Getting visual

    2004-10-01T00:00:00Z

    Focus upon visual impairment is an important issue as part III of the Disability Discrimination Act comes into force this week.

  • Stainless-steel sheets glued to plywood are used to clad the north elevation.
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    In detail 23: Summerhouse, Stoke Newington, London

    2004-09-24T00:00:00Z

    Architect: Ullmayer Sylvester

  • An early prism experiment showing a collection of small stones that have been painted by coloured refracted sunlight.
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    In detail 22: Blackpool Rocks Kinetic Light Sculpture

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    The sculpture will reflect sunlight through a prism on to seven rocks on the Blackpool promenade each positioned to catch a different colour of the refracted light. The rocks will vary in size and type and will be suspended on steel frames. The prism will be 5m high and 1m ...

  • The arrangement of the different elements that make up the sculpture with the reflector tower on the far right.
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    Sunlight bathing

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    A new sculpture destined for Blackpool promises an enlightening experience.

  • Lighting accurately simulated with Monodesigngroups 3D visualisation software, which uses photometric data to provide a more realistic appearance. The luminance pattern, contrast and brightness ratios are more accurately represented.
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    Flipping the lights fantastic

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    In the past, accurate 3D-modelling of lighting within a scheme wasn’t possible, but, thanks to new technology the future of lighting design is looking bright.

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    Leaving the dark age

    2004-09-17T00:00:00Z

    “No, you can’t use that fitting. It doesn’t comply with the regs!”

  • Section through south wing with area of detail shown in red.
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    In detail 21: Novy Dvur Monastery

    2004-09-10T00:00:00Z

    A new monastery has been created for the Cistercian Order from the remains of a derelict Baroque manor house and associated farm buildings.

  • An interior view of the proposed model. Existing cast-iron columns, timber trusses and wrought iron work will remain intact.
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    Big top at the Roundhouse

    2004-09-03T00:00:00Z

    The Camden venue will reopen in 2005 with a new roof that preserves the original.

  • Friars Halt Studio, Battle, Sussex
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    In detail 20: Friars Halt Studio, Battle, Sussex

    2004-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Drawing inspiration from nearby oast houses, the studio comprises a steeply pitched tiled roof over a partially buried brick plinth con-taining a garage. The 5m-high timber roof is distorted towards the north side where a full-height glazed screen opens to the garden.The lower floor has uninsulated load-bearing brick walls ...

  • Reclaimed clay peg tiles, traditional to oast houses, were used on the 5m-high asymmetrical roof.
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    Pitch perfect

    2004-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Katherine Pechey looks at the unusual roof structure of Inglis Badrashi’s Sussex garden studio

  • Cold fusion bonding can prevent roof fires.
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    Techbrief

    2004-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Chill outSeveral hundred fires every year are caused by hot works, the process of using either a hot air gun, naked flame or a bitumen boiler to fuse water-proofing membranes together in roof construction. In an effort to address this dangerous procedure and reduce the number of fires, Liquid Plastics ...

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    Technicalities: The sheltering

    2004-09-03T00:00:00Z

    Engineers have always had to adapt to the contemporary architectural zeitgeist. A few contribute to the direction things take while most receive and respond to the market forces. The way I think about roofs has changed. I’m unsure if this is insight or if the issues have altered.I used to ...

  • The ark is clad with poplar boards, chosen for their blond colour.
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    In detail 19: St Paul Old Ford Church, Bow, London

    2004-08-27T00:00:00Z

    An unused church in Bow has been saved from demolition by the vision of its vicar.