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Mega complex to transform west London
Greater London’s largest shopping centre will open in October 2008. Martin Cooper reports on the structural challenges and the significant role steel has …
London gets signature towers
The City of London’s next high rise office development contains British Land’s Broadgate Tower and 201 Bishopsgate buildings – iconic steel structures …
Building bridges for east London
A total of ten new steel bridges have been erected as part of the northern extension to the East London Railway. Martin Cooper walks the line from Shoreditch …
New City landmark nears completion
The highly original looking One Coleman Street building in the City of London is nearing completion and will be handed over to the client this Spring. The …
Steel takes the RIBA prizes
Three of the six shortlisted projects for the prestigious 2006 RIBA Stirling Prize were steel structures, including the overall winner. Picking up the £20,000 …
Steel on track
The Lee Valley Athletics Centre is a state-of-the-art facility boasting both indoor and outdoor tracks. Martin Cooper reports on steel’s integral role. East …
Steel addition for listed buildings
Two Grade II listed buildings are being restored, with a new steel-framed structure inside to provide a new stylish office block for central London. Martin …
RIBA Awards recognise steel projects
Steel buildings were well represented at the recent Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Awards for 2006. The Evelina Children’s Hospital in London …
City towers rising up with steel
The 35-storey Broadgate Tower and the adjacent 12-storey Bishopsgate Tower are beginning to rise up on the City of London’s skyline. The £292M steel-framed …
Steel conversion for Twickenham
The new South Stand at England’s home of Rugby Union will increase the ground’s capacity and incorporate a hotel, conference and banqueting facilities, and …
