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2012International Magazine

ISSN 1363-0148

www.galvanizing.org.uk

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GAGA 2012: the Winners | 2 Modern Housing in Switzerland: Self-generating alchemy | 10 Salvador Dalí Museum: Lava-like enigma | 14 Galvanizing Delight: Sculptural Bench | 16

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Editorial

the summer has come and gone and the glory of the olympics still

lingers in the memory, only to be brought back to reality with a jolt

by the thoughts of the impending long dark nights of winter.

Let's try to stretch those positive vibes from summer a bit longer

by browsing through the latest edition of HDG magazine.

We feature the GAGA winners that include, as always, an

interesting mix of projects. Despite serving totally different design

briefs, this year's winners seem to share a social aspiration in

bringing people together in one space. the Houl creates family

space by readapting the traditional Long House, SoAR Works

makes exceptional use of a

difficult site and incorporates

shared working space at the

heart of its design philosophy.

Garsington pavilion takes

innovative engineering to

a new level by providing a

temporary, demountable

world class opera venue

in the heart of the English

countryside. And to top it all,

Catmose Campus poses all

sorts of questions on how to

take the design and build of

our schools into a new era with a modular “system build” ethos

that can be implemented wherever it is needed.

our final two articles include a Swiss interpretation of modern

living combining the intervention from an artist to provide ‘self-

generating alchemy for the steel façade’ and a new home for the

largest collection of Salvador Dali’s work outside of Europe. those

winter chills have faded.....

End of a golden summer

Hot Dip Galvanizing – An international journal published jointly

by the galvanizing associations of Germany and Great Britain. it is licensed

to associations in Spain.

Edited by: i. Johal, G. Deimel, H. Glinde (Editor in Chief), . Published by: Galvanizers Association, Wren‘s Court, 56 Victoria Road,

Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1SY, UK;

tel: +44 (0) 121 355 8838, Fax: +44 (0) 121 355 8727,

E-Mail: [email protected], internet: www.galvanizing.org.uk

this magazine may not be copied without the written permisson of the editor

© 2012

iqbal Johal, Editor

Photo front cover | Tim Soar

GAGA 2012The Winners

This year has seen another eclectic set of submissions across

the whole spectrum of the construction sector, lending even

more credence to galvanizing‘s suitability for any project - be

it industrial or high-end in nature.

Having gone through the difficult process of judging the 2012 GAGA

competition, the winners were announced at a ceremony held in the

prestigious Royal Aeronautical Society in London. A wide spectrum of

the construction industry were in attendance and a great time was had

by all.

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EllisMiller were commissioned by Rutland County Council, Catmose

College and Galliford try to design a multi-purpose education and

community complex. As the building forms an urban edge to the

market town of oakham, EllisMiller were anxious to create a visually

attractive building that could act as a landmark while respecting the

existing landscape. A large monolithic building was therefore rejected

in favour of four similarly scaled pavilions with a softer visual impact

that also create vistas that make connections between the urban and

rural landscapes. Each pavilion in turn is broken down into smaller

blocks to create transverse routes, and contains generous courtyard

and atrium spaces to allow natural light to penetrate throughout the

plan. the use of robust, low maintenance materials was central to

the detailing strategy of this project. EllisMiller selected galvanized

steel for use externally, structurally and to provide architectural metal

work. the structural steel element supports tensile roof covering

and uses standard steel sections to provide perimeter support and

gutter/rainwater collection. Elsewhere the central ‘X Factor’ staircase

and associated balustrade is fabricated from galvanized steel. other

innovative uses of galvanized steel are its use in conjunction with the

cladding, where galvanized steel angles form the corner details. the

use of galvanized steel in its various forms around the building are an

essential part of the building aesthetic, as well as a key part of ensuring

that the building is long life and low maintenance.

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Galvanizing in Architecture Catmose Campus, EllisMiller

2Photos | Tim Soar (1, 3, 4) EllisMiller (2)

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the house is sited in a natural concave of hillside facing west to enjoy

the spectacular view of the river Ken valley and the Rhinns of Kells hills

beyond. it embodies the architect‘s current thinking about the design

of the contemporary house – very low energy consumption (net zero

carbon in this case) using very high levels of insulation, minimising

air infiltration, heating by air source heat pump, whole house heat

recovery ventilation and on-site generation of electricity by wind

turbine. the Houl is a single storey long house with all the principal

rooms addressing the view and the ancillary service spaces to the

rear. the slope of the roof of the main living accommodation follows

the slope of the hillside with the roof of the ancillary areas meeting the

main roof at a shallower angle to allow morning sunlight to penetrate

the house through clerestory windows.

the entrance is sited on the north east side of the house under cover

of the roof to provide shelter from the prevailing wind. the construction

uses a galvanized steel and timber frame with walls clad in naturally

weathered silver grey cedar, triple glazed windows and roof finished

with pre-weathered standing seam zinc. the galvanized steel frame

is exposed externally on the main west elevation with underbuilding

walls set back to make the house appear to sit lightly on the ground.

Galvanizing was chosen for its aesthetic appearance combined with the

cedar cladding, and its long term weather protection without the need

for expensive paint covering.

Sustainable Galvanizing Award The Houl, Simon Winstanley Architects

Photos | Andrew Lee (5, 6)

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SoAr Works, Zero Zero

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00:/ (zero zero) a collectively owned design

practice based in London were set the

task of redeveloping a run down site in

Sheffield. the building was commissioned

for SoAR Enterprises Ltd, the trading arm

of a community-led area regeneration

partnership, and Sheffield City Council.

the charity has gained a reputation for

commissioning quality architecture for its

regeneration projects. the new building

provides artists’ studios, workshops, and

workspaces for start-up enterprises and

community organisations along with meeting

and conferencing spaces in a flagship centre

in parson Cross, North Sheffield. SoAR

Works aims to revitalise and improve the

long term social and economic prospects of

the local community.

the cantilevered entrance canopy and use

of dichroic glass behind perforated security

shutters on the South facade, provide a

highly functional yet surprising statement

at the heart of the regeneration area. the

galvanized and painted steel shell helps

to create the base upon which the design

adds layers of function and form. Ranging

from protection, sun shading and the playful

addition of perforated roller shutters that

provide security across all three levels but

also help to filter coloured light into the units.

the interplay of the random hight of the

shutters at different times of the day also and

another dimension to the facade. the steel-

framed and steel-clad design also builds on

Sheffield’s cultural heritage of industry and

progressive workspaces.

the internal design and layout of the

building has been given as much thought

as the external aesthetics. An important

aspect of which is the provision of adaptable

workshops and studios that can be adjusted

to suit changing needs.

Garsington opera’s move to Wormsley, a

lush English pastoral estate on a grand scale,

has significantly upgraded their facilities in

line with the expectations of 21st Century

opera goers. the new pavilion offers

superb acoustics, increased comfort and a

perfect setting in which to experience opera

performances of the very highest quality. the

600-seat summer pavilion is designed to be

demounted annually within 3-4 weeks and will

leave no permanent trace when removed. the

new auditorium occupies a commanding yet

sheltered position within the park, with views

over Home Farm and the Lake. it features

covered verandas and terraces, which contain

bars and places to linger and enjoy the views.

the galvanized finish was selected for its

long-term protection - Garsington have a 15

year lease on the site and the building has

been designed for a working life of at least this

period – and for its durability, a key aspect

considering that the building is designed

to be annually installed and demounted.

the longer-term environmental aspects of

a maintenance-free coating were also of

paramount importance.

Duplex Galvanizing Award SoAr Works, Zero Zero

Galvanizing in Engineering Garsington opera Pavilion, Snell Architects

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Photos |Lynton Pepper (7) Zero Zero (8)

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Blochairn was Glasgow’s largest housing regeneration

project in 2010, with 95 flats, 6 houses and an office,

it transforms a previously derelict corner of the East

End into a vibrant hub of activity. With a play park at its

centre and a dense planting scheme, a beautiful setting is

provided for the residents.

Dust and noise previously emanated from the site as a

result of large-scale industrial operations. this included

the stockpiling of motorway waste asphalt, a function

that was wholly inappropriate for the site given its

location within the Blochairn community. Local people

campaigned tirelessly for the release of the site so that

the pollution would end and a new development could

be built here as an extension to the north eastern edge

of Blochairn. Construction commenced in 2010 with

an ambitious programme to complete as efficiently as

possible within extremely tight economic constraints.

Blochairn Housing Association office is in the most

prominent location of the site. it is the gateway to the

community hub and also houses the client’s office.

Galvanized hinged gates, stamped with the words

‘Blochairn’ add interest to the entrance of the office doors.

As well as being a feature, they also provide security of

an evening when the offices are closed.

Photos | Collective Architecture (11)

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Galvanizing in Detail Blochairn Gates, Collective Architecture

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Located on elevated ground

on the site of the former 18th

Century Ray House, this new

sustainable building acts as

a gateway to the Roding

Valley Corridor. the visitor

centre is situated in the heart

of Ray park, Redbridge, on

the outskirts of London and

accommodates a wide range

of visitor, leisure, education

and community facilities in one

of the area’s most important

open spaces. the centre stands

alone among a set of trees where its angular projecting roof contrasts with the softer shapes of the park.

the north-facing sides of the roof have a shallow pitch and are covered in solar thermal collectors, while the

south-facing sides are steeper and admit indirect natural light. A translucent canopy covers a forecourt to

the west, which can also be used as an outdoor gallery. the building’s form and materials include perforated

galvanized steel cladding, raw timber trusses and steel columns which provide a powerful dialogue with

the natural setting. the building acts as a focal point, drawing visitors into the park where they can fully

appreciate the natural landscape around them. An external translucent canopy defines a large forecourt to

the west that acts as a gathering zone and outdoor exhibition area with cycle and disabled parking facilities.

Photos | Mark Hadden Photography (12, 13)

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Highly Commended James Leal Centre, Sarah Wigglesworth Architects

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Self-generating alchemy

The Swiss architects l3P have taken an interesting step away

from the orthadox approach of designing two free-standing

houses. They have taken the basic form of a pair of typical

semi-detached houses and recreated a new relationship

between two separate houses by juxtaposing polygonal

structures in which the interdependent proximity has been

turned into a feature.

images of the buildings are indirectly projected against one another

through reflections on the facades and their viewpoints. it’s a special,

very intimate space which exerts a unique fascination. the location

also makes its mark on the interiors. An ingenious concept organizes

the rooms in a split-level design and lets the natural slope of the terrain

become perceptible. Finely plastered interior walls contrast with the

exposed external walls and black, jointless floors, as well as the large

window areas.

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The facade

the marble-effect of the facade and the roof are striking. in

collaboration with the artist thomas Sonderegger, the architects have

experimented with hot dip galvanized steel plates. A chemical surface

treatment has made it possible to change the athestic of the galvanized

plates which create an extraordinary, vigorous effect which has been

used to from a facade for the very fisrt time. the architectural finish

contributes to the monolithic overall appearance of the houses which,

here too, displays an affinity with sculpture.

thomas Sonderegger has been working on the transformation of

galvanized surfaces for some time, and he etches them in a process

with several phases. the precise details are secret. Likewise it is

currently still a secret whether and how the surfaces will alter in the

course of time. the etching is intended to remove only a few microns of

the zinc layer, and so the corrosion prevention should not be affected.

“the choice of materials for the facade and the roof makes you stop

and think. Anyone who takes time to do this will realise there’s a

reaction going on, with an interplay between the environment, light

and the structure of the coating. Etching is contributing something

new. it’s alive. that’s a unique factor that this façade expresses – an

alchemy that is self generating, and an artistic bow to vivacity.” says

thomas Sonderegger.

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Architect | L3P Architekten ETH FH SIA AG, RegensbergDesign Artist | Thomas Sonderegger, ArbonPhotos | Vito Stallone

1 | Galvanized steel facade panels with etched surfaces

2 | Creation of a new relation-ship between two polygonal structures

3 | There is a sharp contrast between the finely plastered interior and the external walls

4 | An interesting interplay between the environment, light and the structure of the coating

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Lava-like enigma

located on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Florida’s St.

Petersburg – a city that has earned the nickname “God’s waiting room” for its

popularity as a place of retirement – is perhaps not the first place you’d imagine

much in the way of culture, let alone ground-breaking architecture.

Yet, the newly opened Dalí Museum houses the largest collection of Salvador Dali’s work outside

of Europe and replaces the original 1982 museum. the 6,300m² structure houses a 2,140-piece

permanent collection. the new Museum was designed not only to represent the artist, but

to protect his works from the elements. Since Florida is prone to powerful hurricanes, the art

is located above the flood plain and housed within 45cm thick reinforced concrete walls. the

museum can protect the prized collection from up to a Category 5 hurricane storm surge and

165mph winds. the new design, courtesy of HoK Florida, is probably a fitting home to history’s

most famed surrealist painter.

Salvador Dali Museum

1 | Lava-like enigma – hurricane proof design

2 | Steel elements protected using a duplex system (galvanizing plus paint)

3 | 1,062 individually shaped 4mm thick glass panels create the enigma

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secure home, HoK have created a stunning

concrete block that is slashed by a mass of

oozing lava-like glass that the artist would

be proud of. Made from 1,062 individually

shaped 4mm thick glass panels, some have

described this as the “Enigma”. the steel

elements of the structure have been given

effective and long-term protection against

the elements by means of a duplex system

which is a combination of hot dip galvanizing

and a subsequent wet or powder coating.

the surreal design for the museum is also

reflected internally with an eye-catching

spiral staircase that references Dali’s

fascination with DNA, the golden rectangle

and the Fibonacci series. the amazing

curve is a structural tour-de-force, with

the reinforced concrete spiral functioning

as a tensioned spring held at ground level

and at the third floor, with the stair treads

cantilevered from the central spiral.

Architects | HOK, FloridaPhotos | ebyabe (1,3);

American Galvanizers Association (2)

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Sculptural bench - Chatsworth House

one of the most architecturally and culturally significant

locations in the UK, Chatsworth House receives over

700,000 visitors per year. positioned in a key site just

off the main lawn, Corin Mellor’s sculptural bench

was commissioned by the Duke of Devonshire for

the gardens as a permanent piece of art that also has

a defined function. the bench’s subtle yet distinctly

modern aesthetic strikes a fine balance between the

ornate splendour of the house and the contemporary

sculpture exhibited in the grounds. Air-dried English

oak and 80 laser cut galvanized sections are combined

with tapered concrete fins to create the full 7 metre

radius of the curve.

Photos | David Mellor Design

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