Architectural & Metal Finishes Specialist
John Desmond Ltd’s Blog
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The use of brass and brass-coloured metals in interiors, furniture and architecture
Architect Lola Adeokun takes a broad overview of brass and its metal alternatives, such as anodised aluminium and PVD coloured stainless steel, along with respective benefits and drawbacks regarding durability, maintenance, sustainability and aesthetics.
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Anish Kapoor’s Sculptures: The Ingenuity of Materials, Form and Structure
Gracia Ramírez takes us through Adam (1988-89), Red to Blue (2016) and Marsyas (2002), three key sculptures to understand the work of British-Indian artist Anish Kapoor.
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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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Argon (Ar) – part of a series on gases used during the physical vapour deposition (PVD) process – an innovative method for improving the performance of stainless steel
Richard Storer-Adam delves into the world of argon – one of the constituent gases of air – looking into how it is used in the production of light bulbs, windows and stainless steel.
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‘Monomateria’ – the power and potential of a single material in architectural design.
Naomi Evans takes us on a journey through contemporary buildings where architects have created innovative designs using steel, timber, limestone and brick in isolation.
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A tour of the £4 million renovations of the subterranean toilets at London Victoria Rail Station
Jecks Stone takes us around the completed WCs, reviews the inclusive design and examines the durable materials and finishes specified.Jecks Stone has a background in listed building conservation and is an interior designer specialising in designing eco-conscious, wellness-enhancing and vegan homes.
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Aluminium (Al) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material
Richard Storer-Adam gives a brief history of aluminium, from its time as a material with a higher value than gold through to its use today for wheels, drinks cans and aeroplanes.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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A visit to Antony Gormley’s exhibition at The Royal Academy which explores the dimensions of space and the human body
Antonio Moll experiences sculptures and installations which use every-day materials such as steel blocks, bread, aluminium, steel mesh, cast iron, and seawater as sensory media.
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Copper (Cu) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explores the long relationship humans have had with copper, using it for thousands of years to conduct heat and electricity and as a corrosion resistant building material. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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A brief tutorial in layman’s terms on the role of the chemical element iron (Fe) and where it appears on earth, in our bodies and in our industries
Richard Storer-Adam gives us a concise explanation of the part iron plays on our planet including nuclear fusion, its role in protecting the earth from cosmic radiation and its relationship with steel.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.