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Nimes’ Musée de Romanité, the architecture of a contemporary building with the stature to stand up to the adjacent monumental Roman Arena built in 70CE
Robin Fisher tells the story of the dramatic flowing design for this museum which uses a steel substructure methods of struts, clamps and louvres that form the base of the randomly undulating glittering skin of the building.
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Creating the impression of a Rain of Light in the interior of the Louvre, Abu Dhabi
Robin Fisher shows us the design process of the perforated steel domed roof of the Louvre, Abu Dhabi and the profound aesthetic effects it has on the interior of the gallery.Robin Fisher is an Architectural Critic and Reviewer based in Lille, France.
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Protecting priceless works of art from heat and light in the Louvre, Abu Dhabi
Robin Fisher explains the sophisticated light management created by the eight layers of steel cladding within the domed roof of the Louvre, Abu Dhabi.Robin Fisher is an Architectural Critic and Reviewer based in Lille, France.
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The use of light and geometry in the design of The Louvre, Abu Dhabi
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.
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Creating a building’s multi-purpose exo-skeleton from bronze aluminium blades
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.
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Biophilia: just another trendy buzz word?
An examination of this design philosophy in relation to One Central Park, Sydney, Australia.
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Second Home Lisbon – Biophilia in action
A look at the design and principles behind this innovative workspace…
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Lille’s Grand Stadium
An architectural review of the home stadium to LOSC Lille Métropole, the Stade Pierre-Mauroy
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Bridging the gap: lightweight pedestrian foot bridges, Part 2
The second part of a look at contemporary European footbridges…
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Bridging the gap: lightweight pedestrian foot bridges, Part 1
The first part of a look at contemporary European footbridges…
Architectural & Metal Finishes Specialist