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case study kerry headquarters
Commercial

Kerry’s Headquarters is a triumph of speedy design

The European Headquarters for Kerry Group’s Global Technology and Innovation Centre has a capacity of 25,000m2 over four storeys, which are used for functions such as offices, meeting rooms, and research and development facilities.

case study leeza soho
Commercial

The material behind the world’s largest atrium

Zaha Hadid Architects’ new 207-metre Beijing skyscraper, Leeza SOHO, features a twisting, steel-formed atrium space, which – at 194 metres – is the world’s tallest.

The Porsche Pavilion, Wolfsburg, Germany
Commercial

A steel-built love letter to classic Porsche sportscars

The swooping lines of a Porsche have long been considered a triumph of automotive design, but what if an architect were given the chance to create an homage to those classic sportscars?

case study streatham regeneration
Residential

Streatham project showcases flexibility of steel construction

The site of the former Streatham Ice Rink has been re-developed to create a new supermarket with a six-storey residential building on top using light steel framing.

case study the greenland centre
Residential

The unexplored potential of recycled skyscrapers

Since the 19th century, steel has been crucial in high-rise construction. But what happens when those towers fall into disuse? A new project in Australia shows how steel can be used sustainably for future constructions.

case study crossrail
Infrastructure

The construction innovations powering Crossrail’s ambition

Slated to open some time between October 2020 and March 2021, Crossrail is an ambitious project to develop a new railway – called the Elizabeth line – that represents the largest current infrastructure development in Europe.

why steel in commercial
Commercial

Steel offers unique flexibility for commercial buildings

There is increasingly strong demand for premium quality office space, especially in compacted centre spaces of large cities. High-profile companies want buildings that offer impeccable architectural and environmental standards for their corporate headquarters.

why steel in civic industrial
Civil & industrial

Steel meets the highest standards for civic and industrial works

The rapid growth of the world's population will be accompanied by equally rapid urbanisation. Steel will be crucial to the construction of new buildings and infrastructure required to meet this need.

free software tool supports acoustic design
News

Free SoViST tool supports acoustic design

Sound and Vibration Steel Timber (SoViST) has been developed to support architects, building physics advisors and structural engineers aiming to find the optimal acoustic performance of lightweight buildings structured with steel or timber.