Architectural & Metal Finishes Specialist
John Desmond Ltd’s Blog
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Nickel (Ni) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam looks into the origins of nickel, the part it plays in the composition of the planet and the industrial uses that make it a valuable metal alloy. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Vanadium (V) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam gives us a brief history of vanadium from its discovery in the 19th century to its industrial uses and role in the steel industry today.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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The history of vacuum technology from Democritus to microchips and consumer electronics
Richard Storer-Adam takes us from the first hypothesis of a vacuum in ancient Greece, through the scientific discoveries of the 17th century to the applications of vacuum technology in the modern day. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Silicon (Si) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explains how the chemical element silicon was discovered and how it is a vital component for manufacturing products ranging from electronics to stainless steel. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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Cobalt (Co) – part of a series on metals commonly alloyed with stainless steel to form varying grades of material.
Richard Storer-Adam explores the use of cobalt from colouring glass for the ancient Egyptians to more modern applications in the renewable energy and stainless steel industries.Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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What are vacuum pumps and vacuum chambers and how do they create low pressure ?
Richard Storer-Adam explains the science of vacuum chambers and traces their origins back to England in the 17th century. Richard Storer-Adam is Managing Director of Double Stone Steel Ltd.
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A pyramid for the people – visiting the Jumex Museum, Mexico City designed by David Chipperfield Architects
Guided by Antonio Moll, we are taken on a tour of the Jumex Museum, home to Colección Jumex, founded by Eugenio Lopez Alonso, the heir of the Mexican juice empire.Antonio Moll is an architect, writer and academic, Director of Moll Architects based in London, UK.
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Quality without Compromise in the art of manufacturing mid-century furniture
Naomi Evans gives tribute to the quality of the furniture designed by Fred Lowen famous for his classic Tessa and Fler models of sofas, chairs, chaises and sideboards.Naomi Evans is an architect based in Melbourne, Australia.
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The Green Dream of pre-oxidised copper as an aesthetic choice for cladding
Naomi Evans walks us around some highly contemporary building projects that utilise the even, green verdigris of pre-aged copper as exterior and interior cladding.Naomi Evans is an architect based in Melbourne, Australia.
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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.