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The use of light and geometry in the design of The Louvre, Abu Dhabi

Robin Fisher, Architectural Critic

Robin Fisher explains the meticulous design process of making a 7,500 tonne steel roof (heavier than the Eiffel Tower) appear ethereal.Robin Fisher is an Architectural Critic and Reviewer based in Lille, France.
Judging Architecture – what are the most important criteria now and then?

Naomi Evans, Architect at Cox Architecture, Melbourne, Australia

Naomi Evans looks at the zeitgeist of the time to understand why The National Gallery of Victoria lost out to a shopping mall, Southland Shopping Centre, for the 1969 Royal Australian Institute of Architects award.Naomi Evans is an architect based in Melbourne, Australia.
Creating a building’s multi-purpose exo-skeleton from bronze aluminium blades

Robin Fisher, Architectural Critic

Robin Fisher examines the design of the Conex office building, Lille, using striking bronze aluminium blades as a load-bearing exo-skeleton which also provides solar shading and optimises building energy ratings.Robin Fisher is an Architectural Critic and Reviewer based in Lille, France.
Landscape in an urban setting – the benefits of bringing greenery into cities

Lola Adeokun, Architect and Researcher, Colman Architects Ltd, London, UK.

Lola Adeokun gives us an evocative virtual tour of the botanical gardens, Jardim Botanico, located in the centre of Rio de Janeiro and looks at the benefits of large garden spaces in built-up areas.Lola Adeokun is an architect with Colman Architects, London, UK.
Metal Curtains

Carol Rutter, i.d.space interior design

Architectural Mesh as Solar Shading.
New Double Stone Steel PVD coloured stainless steel fabrication unit in Wimbledon, London

Ian Desmond

John Desmond Ltd have recently set up a dedicated factory in Wimbledon to create Double Stone Steel PVD coloured stainless steel. This is the first production-unit to colour large-format stainless steel in the UK and colours sizes up to 3 metres by 1.7 metres.
The role of architectural finishes in the (re)use of existing buildings

Lola Adeokun, Architect and Researcher, Colman Architects Ltd, London, UK.

How architectural finishes play an overt or subtle role in building refurbishment
Architectural Finishes – What are they and what purpose(s) do they serve?

Lola Adeokun, Architect and Researcher, Colman Architects Ltd, London, UK.

An analysis of architectural finishes and the role they play.
Stainless steel – the super-alloy

Kishani de Silva, Principal at 2A+D, Arts, Architecture and Design Management, Los Angeles, USA

An overview of this versatile material
Wayfinding

Kishani de Silva, Principal at 2A+D, Arts, Architecture and Design Management, Los Angeles, USA

The importance of signage