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John Desmond Ltd’s Blog
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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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Judging Architecture – what are the most important criteria now and then?
Naomi Evans looks at the zeitgeist of the time to understand why The National Gallery of Victoria lost out to a shopping mall, Southland Shopping Centre, for the 1969 Royal Australian Institute of Architects award.Naomi Evans is an architect based in Melbourne, Australia.
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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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Landscape in an urban setting – the benefits of bringing greenery into cities
Lola Adeokun gives us an evocative virtual tour of the botanical gardens, Jardim Botanico, located in the centre of Rio de Janeiro and looks at the benefits of large garden spaces in built-up areas.Lola Adeokun is an architect with Colman Architects, London, UK.
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New Double Stone Steel PVD coloured stainless steel fabrication unit in Wimbledon, London
John Desmond Ltd have recently set up a dedicated factory in Wimbledon to create Double Stone Steel PVD coloured stainless steel. This is the first production-unit to colour large-format stainless steel in the UK and colours sizes up to 3 metres by 1.7 metres.
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The role of architectural finishes in the (re)use of existing buildings
How architectural finishes play an overt or subtle role in building refurbishment
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Architectural Finishes – What are they and what purpose(s) do they serve? A useful definition alongside illustrations of their functions
Architect Lola Adeokun gives a detailed unpacking of the term, an analysis of architectural finishes and describes the role these applications fulfil in the built environment.
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