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The Gherkin, City of London, UK

Built with a keen eye for elegance the Gherkin has become known as one of London’s most iconic modern structures. Designed by the architect Norman Foster this missile shaped building shows off it’s savvy structural design as an architectural feat. Main Structural System: Diagrid (shortened from Diagonal Grid) frame. This structural system creates a notable diamond pattern in the exterior envelope of the building. Novel in its modern time use this is one of … Continue reading The Gherkin, City of London, UK

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Broadgate Exchange House, City of London, UK

Built in 1990, Broadgate Exchange House adds a dramatic back drop to the business like appearance of  Exchange Square with it’s black painted steel exoskeletal form and unexpected funicular arch. Not only is it’s bridge-like form a necessity to deal with the site constraints, the style also pays homage to traditional Victorian train shed structures. Main Structural System: Steel frame + Four tied parabolic arches located on the north … Continue reading Broadgate Exchange House, City of London, UK

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