Richard Serra, who died earlier this week, was an artist of great significance for anyone in the business of shaping space – every one of his sculptures is an object lesson in balance and poise.

His work has been an inspiration over the years, sparking my own interest in CorTen steel in buildings. Serra achieved mastery over this material. He seemed able to sculpt vast sheets of it as if they were tin, pushing the limits of engineering and fabrication to realise his vision.

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