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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.