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    oto slo zan rozlouenm s Lennartem Engstrmem, kter odchz z naeho re-daknho tmu do dchodu. o on podntil ped 18 lety vznik asopisu Copper Forum(Frum o mdi) a hrl klovou roli v jeho vvoji od tystrnkovho prvnho vydn proskandinvsk architekty a po dnen tyicetistrnkov panevropsk asopis, vydvannkladem 25 000 vtisk ve 13 jazycch, vetn etiny. Vichni v redakci si Lennartav pro jeho moudrost, ve pro m v architektue a jemnou, avak pesvdivou pova-hu; pitom s nm byla vdy tak legrace.

    V prbhu poslednch 33 sel samozejm dolo ke zmnm a pokraujcm zlepe-nm jak designu asopisu, tak jeho obsahu, aby vdy odrel aktuln zjmy architekt. Idnes vak zstaly zachovny zkladn hodnoty Copper Architecture Forum (Fra o mdiv architektue): prezentovat inspirativn modern architekturu a aktuln tmata, kterovlivuj design s vyuitm mdi a jejch slitin.

    Vyuvme tto pleitosti k pedstaven novho fredaktora, Rberta Pintra, anovho redaktora, architekta Chrise Hodsona. Oba byli ji njakou dobu soust redak-nho tmu a s md v architektue a stavebnictv maj bohat zkuenosti. S architektemve funkci redaktora bude asopis zce odret zjmy naich ten architekt a vce se snimi propoj - zejmna prostednictvm naich partnerskch strnek copperconcept.org.

    Pi pprav asopisu Copper Architecture Forum (Frum o mdi v architektue)bedliv sledujeme nov vznikajc trendy a spolen mylenky projekt. V tomto vydnzdrazujeme nkolik tmat. Za prv jde o etn monosti vyuit mdnch fasdnchprvk pi kombinaci stnn ped sluncem a propustnosti svtla, demonstrovan nankolika budovch. een sahaj od perforovanch mdnch zstn a st, pes roty zprofilovan mosazi, a po sochasky zakiven kdla. Nkter schmata tak zdrazujpouit mdi jako veskrze modernho materilu, charakterizujcho modern zsahy piregeneraci starch budov - asto historickch a chrnnch. A m m nakonec i veejnouroli, pi n velk projekty pomhaj formovat ir mstsk prosted.

    Doufme, e se si vychutnte rozmanitost a vjimenostarchitektonickch nvrh, pedstavench v tomto sle.

    Redakce

    ZMNA A KONTINUITA

    Oblka: Platorma umn a tvoivosti,Guimares, Portugalsko (str. 14).Foto: Joo Morgado

    Prvn vydn Koppar Forum v roce1995 mlo pouze tyi strnky.

    Lennart Engstrm, zakladatel aemeritn redaktor Fra o mdi varchitektue

    Zaregistrujte se k odbru Copper Architecture Forum (Frum o mdi v architektu-e) na copperconcept.org

    Podvejte se na star sla asopisu copperconcept.org

    Kontaktujte redakci [email protected]

    Nahrajte svj projekt na webov strnky copperconcept.org

    Pihlaste se do evropsk soute M v architektue copperconcept.org

    Frum o mdi v architektue . 34, kvten 2013

    Frum o mdi v architektue je soust Evropsk kampan m v architektue.Je vydvno dvakrt ron a m nklad 25 000 vtisk.

    asopis je distribuovn architektm a stavebnm odbornkm

    v cel Evrop i mimo ni v anglitin, etin, dntin, fntin,rancouztin, nmin, maartin, italtin, nortin, poltin, rutin, panl-tin a vdtin.

    redaktor: Robert Pintr

    Redaktor: Chris Hodson RIBA

    Redakn tm: Lennart Engstrm, Ari Lammikko, Chris Hodson, Graeme Bell,Hermann Kersting, Robrt Pintr, Irina Dumitrescu, Herbert Mock

    E-mail: [email protected]

    Adresa: CAF, European Copper Institute,Avenue de Tervueren 168 b-10, B-1150 Brusel, Belgie

    Vydavatel: Nigel Cotton, ECI

    Sazba a technick vroba: Jorma Naula Grafsk Design, vdsko

    Tisk: Strlins Grafska AB 2013, vdsko

    Redakn panel:

    Birgit Schmitz, De [email protected] Zakrzewski, Pl [email protected]

    Marco Crespi, It marco.crespi@coppe ralliance.i t

    Nicholas Hay, UK nick.hay@copper alliance.org. uk

    Nikolaos Vergopoulos, Gr nick.vergopoulos@cop peralliance .gr

    Nuno Diaz, Es nuno.diaz@copper alliance.es

    Olivier Tissot, Fr olivier.tissot@copp eralliance. r

    Paul Becquevort , Benelux paul.becquevor t@copperalli ance.be

    Pia Voutilainen, Se, No, Fi, Dk pia.voutilainen @copperallian ce.se

    Robert Pintr, Hu, Cz, SVK robert.p inter@copperal liance.hu

    Vadim Ionov, Ru vadim.ionov@coppe ralliance.r u

    Copper Architecture Forum 2013

    Prvn vydn Koppar Forum v roce1995 mlo pouze tyi strnky.

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    3COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

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    3435 3638 The Copperconcept App

    Free & available for iPhone, iPad

    and Android devices.

    Inspiration and information combined in one app.

    Reference projects

    Architectural city maps

    Design Awards

    Copper Architecture Forum

    Articles

    Copper Architecture Forum 2013

    OBSAH

    2 Zmna a kontinuita redakn koment

    49 Ikonick m transormace historickho potovnho adu v Gteborgudo vraznho hotelu s veejnou unkc

    1011 Automobilov architektura pestavba budovy v Moskv oslavujeautomobil

    1213 Znovuobjeven lidov architektury nov pstup k venkovskarchitektue, zahalen v mdi, v Normandii

    1419 A Platorm or Arts & Creativity brass regenerates one o Portugalsmost important historical city centres

    2023 Opening up History modern copper alloy interventions updateMaidstones historic Museum

    2425 Copper Context an interview with the architect o Warsaw Universitysnew Linguistics Department

    2630 Seamless Articulation a new library or Worcester cloaked in skilullydetailed copper alloy

    3133 Solar Waves highly architectural brise soleil fns shield the glazed rontageo a new London school

    3435 Coppers Contribution to Improving the EnvironmentalPerormance o Buildings lie cycle assessments and buildingrating systems

    3638 Copper Takes Control rotating perorated copper shutters characterisea new civic building in Lyon

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    4 COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    IKONICKMBudova centrln poty Drottningtorget v Gteborgu vevdsku, 20 let nepotebn, byla nov pemnna na

    ptisetpokojov hotel Clarion Post s modernmi pstav-

    bami, odrejcmi ambice tohoto pulsujcho msta.

    Pvodn budova byla navrena mezi lty 1918 a 1925 gte-

    borgskm architektem Ernstem Torulem v manristickm

    klasickm stylu, s vyuitm cihel s kamennmi ozdobami a s bid-

    licovou mansardovou stechou s mdnmi detaily, vlivem asu

    nyn zelen patinovanmi. Potovn budova je nyn chrnnou n-

    rodn kulturn pamtkou. Zdnliv jednoduchou strategi architekt

    Semrn & Mnsson bylo, uzavt mezeru v pvodnm pdorysu

    tvaru podkovy novou pstavbou, zabrajc pvodn nakldkov

    ndvo star poty. Stvajc budova byla restaurovna a pizp-

    sobena tak, aby vyhovovala svmu novmu vyuit pi zachovn

    pvodnho charakteru, detail a ochrany pamtky. Zbytek dvora

    byl na nich rovnch tak zaplnn novmi ubytovacmi prostory

    a prosklenmi stechami, zalvajcmi veejn prostory svtlem.

    Nov ikona mstaVestavba, uzavrajc dvr, vytv nov, veejnosti oteven

    vchodn elo budovy, smujc na kareplatsen a Odinsgatan.

    Vyplovn probh z obou stran kdly, zarovnanmi s pvodnokapovou rovn - jedno kdlo je pokryt md, druh bidlic,

    stejnmi materily, kter byly pouity na star pot. Tam, kde se

    kdla setkvaj, zvedaj se spolen jako pr monolitickch orem,

    oddlench svislm pramenem skla. Vsledn 13. podlan v vy-

    tv nov orientan bod msta a oznauje tak vedlej vchod do

    hotelu; hlavn vchod, ohlaujc se svou honosnou zlatou mozaikou,

    zstv na zpadnm prel stvajc budovy, smrem na veejn

    nmst Drottningtorget.

    Chris Hodson

    Nov pstavby respektuj a odrej horizontln rastr starho pro-

    sklen, ale rozbjej jednoduch svisl zarovnn oken. Nov asdy

    jsou koncipovny jako tvercov panely, kad s horizontlnmi

    pruhy z mdi nebo bidlice a bezev zarovnanm zasklenm, my-

    sln nhodn rozmstnm. Podle architekt byl tento ostr, ploe

    pruhovan povrch sten inspirovn kostelem Lajasalo ve Finsku,

    kter m horizontln pruhy z pedpatinovan mdi.

    Ale tady je kenm panel znovu zavedena vertiklnost, zdrazn-

    n zmnami v barv stkajcch se horizontlnch mdnch ps.

    Rohy jsou vyjdeny modern verz tradinch vertiklnch roho-

    vch kamen (zachovanch na pvodnm objektu), vyjdench

    jako tenk prouek tlouky panel nkdy zahrnujcch mezi

    md vloen zasklen. Rastr asdy zstv neperuen navzdo-

    ry slunen sten terase a otevenmu baznu s vhledem na

    Gteborg.

    Fotograie: Lennart Hyse

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    5COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    Fotograie: Krister Engstrm

    Prel pvodn budovy a vchod do hotelu, stc na veejn nmst.

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    6 COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    Pln 13. podla

    Pln 9. podla

    Pln 3. podla

    Pln 2. podla

    Pln 1. podla

    rove uliceFotograie: Krister Engstrm

    Image:Semrn&Mnsson

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    7COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    iv mdn povrchy

    Architekti zamleli novou asdu od zatku jako tenkplechy obloenou konstrukci. een zahrnovalo jed-

    notliv panely, vyroben v tovrn a nsledn na mst

    v celku instalovan, take vytvo obvodov pl vnj

    asdy, nezvisl na struktue podla. To umonilo pe

    n zen sloitho nvrhu jednotlivch panel v rmci

    celkovho uspodn asdy, s rznmi rozmry zaskle

    a pestrm, pn pruhovanm mdnm povrchem.

    byl tvoen z ps mdi ve tech vkch - 200, 250 a 3

    mm - a se temi rznmi intenzitami pedpatinace m

    mncmi odstny od zelen po tmav hndou. Kombi

    nace tchto prvk umonila vytvoen bohatch, iv

    mdnch povrch.

    Architekt: Semrn & Mnsson

    Mont mdi: Skandinaviska Glassystem AB

    Mdn produkt: Nordic Green Living

    Fotograie: Lennart Hyse

    Fotograie: Chr

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    8 COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    Veejn unkceLokalita hotelu Clarion Post pedstavuje stejn msto v samm centru Gteborgu,

    v tsn blzkosti hlavnho ndra a hlavnho nkupnho centra Nordstaden. Novv pozitivn reaguje na veejnou unkci ikonickho bodu msta, propojujcho jeho

    osy, po dlouhou dobu nespojen. Nejvce zejm navazuje na Odinsgatan, uzavr

    vhledy dol na pm bulvr. Ty se nad starou potou tak pi pohledu z veejn-

    ho nmst a dalch klovch mst v centru.

    ez

    Fotograie: Chris Hodso

    M proto byla pro n skvldesign velmi dleit

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    9COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    Fotograie: Krister Engstrm

    Cel rozhovor s profesorem Mnssonem

    si mete pest na copperconcept.org

    ROZHOVORChris Hodson hovo s profesorem Mag-

    nusem Mnssonem, majitelem architek-

    tonickho studia Semrn & Mnsson, o

    hotelu Post Clarion.

    CH: Jak jste se k projektu Hotel Post dostali?

    MM: Na poadavek stavebnho investora jsemzde v Gteborgu, v blzkosti hlavnho vlako-vho ndra, hledal pozemek pro velk hotel.Navrhoval jsem u jin hotel a zaujala mneanatomie stavebn typologie. Budova potov-nho adu byla na konci 80. let pemnnana administrativn budovu, ale kdy jsem sena ni podval, pomyslel jsem si: to nen kance-l, to je hotel - u jen rozmstnm oken. In-vestor souhlasil s mm nvrhem na velkolepprojekt, kombinujc star s novm - a to byloped 8 lety.

    CH: Jak jste mli problmy, pi prci na ta-

    kov prominentn, chrnn budov?

    MM: Byl to samozejm pedevm boj s rz-nmi ady. Budova je chrnna nejvymstupnm ochrany vdska a my jsme jednalinejen s mstnmi orgny, ale tak s nrodn or-ganizac ve Stockholmu, byl to opravdu boj.Vlastn nebylo mon zmnit nic na exteriru,to bylo jednm z vchozch bod.

    CH: Akoli mte ti dal kancele, vae z-kladna je v Gteborgu. Pistupujete k pro-

    jektu pr krok od vaich dve jinak, ne pi

    prci jinde?

    MM: Doufm, e ne. Ale je pravda, e kolemtto budovy kadodenn prochzm cestou zmho domova, je opravdu blzko.

    CH: Z urbanistickho hlediska, vidte Post

    Hotel jako nositele vznamn veejn role?

    MM: Ano, je tomu tak. Kdy vdsk vldapotovn ad postavila, zabrala tm ve sku-tenosti dva bloky, co ale znamenalo omezen

    ulinho prchodu. Zastavila se tak pirozenexpanze msta smrem na vchod, zstala jenzk run ulice s tramvajemi, namakanmivedle budovy. Nov mdn a bidlicov vtak pi pohledu od starho centra oznaujenov msto na vchod. Ale bude tak pso-bit jako kontaktn bod, uzavrajc bulvr kvchodu a nov, v souasn dob plnovannmst vpedu.

    CH: Je v pru v z mdi a bidlice njak

    symbolismus?

    MM: o ani ne. Pvodn koncept nvrhupedpokldal vy v, kter byla mstnmadem snena. A tehdy jsem piel s npa-dem postavit ji ze dvou materil, aby zskalalep proporce. A rozdly v naem pstupu kobma materilm jsou vyjden menmpotem oken mench rozmr, kter bidli-cov vi dvaj dojem monolitu. Mdn vpsob pocitov jako z mnohem tenho ma-terilu. Je zde spousta malch symbol, kternapomhaj v interpretaci rozdl.

    CH: Byly tam i jin dvody pro pouit mdia bidlice, ne jen odkaz na stechu pvodn

    budovy?

    MM: V roce 1920 bylo vechno velmi lokln,ale bylo to velmi pirozen a my jsme byli hrd,e jsme mli materily jako m. Chtli jsmetoto ddictv rozvinout jazykem materil,kter nov sti zvrazn, ale zachovaj konti-nuitu stavby. Vidm novou budovu jako mla-dou pbuznou, se shodnou DNA. M protobyla pro n skvl design velmi dleit.

    CH: M jste pouili v rznch kch p

    a intenzitch patinovn. Co jste tmto pstupem sledovali?

    MM: Ano, jsem velmi poten vsledkebyl to asn zpsob, jak mdn povrcrealizovat. Vlastn z rozmr ezan bidlivyplynul podobn pstup ke strukturovmdnch ps, aby podobn struktura a hrizontlnost zrcadlila tradin zdiva, nachz

    jc se po celm mst.

    CH: Krom provozu spn architektonic

    praxe se tymi kancelemi tak ute. Kd

    mte monost, jak odpovte?

    MM: Je to nco jako onglovn a moc volnho asu nezbv. Ale kdy mu, tak kreslm

    Nov nmst je plnovno na vchod od hotelu, kde v psob jako kontaktn msto pro bulvr, kter se za n nach

    Nov mdn a bidlicov v pi pohledu od starhocentra oznauje nov msto na vchod.

    Fotografie:Semrn&Mnsson

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    10 COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    Euromotors ns podala o vytvoen novho image servisnho

    centra automobil tak, aby odrelo klov vlastnosti fremn

    znaky: dslednost, spolehlivost a vysokou kvalitu slueb. Bu-

    dova stoj na run ulici a to n architektonick koncept inspirovalo.

    Dynamika projdjcch automobil jejich pohyb, svtla, leskl ko-

    vov karoserie vechny tyto obrazy se promtaj na asd. Fasda,

    vedouc tsn podl veejnho chodnku, se vine jako dvojrozmrn

    povrch, ale zrove naznauje tet rozmr a horizontln pohyb.

    AUTOMOBILOVARCHITEKTURA

    Jako materil byla zvolena tmav hnd, pedoxidovan m. Tento

    vzneen a spolehliv kov zdrazuje pozici Euromotors a jeho tos

    slueb vysoce kvalitn pe o vozy. Nvrh budovy obohatilo pouit

    mdnch perorovanch panel, poskytujcch pi mjen budovy

    iluzi mncho se povrchu. Dky he svtla a stnu bhem dne posky-

    tuje perorace asd zvltn hloubku. V noci se dynamick inek

    zvyuje odrazem svtel aut na povrchu - a tak specilnmi lampami,

    svtcmi jako reektory aut skrz panely horizontln struktury.

    Nevzhledn sovtsk budova, postaven v polovin 20. stolet,

    objevuje svou transformac pomoc perforovan mdi typ ar-

    chitektury, oslavujc automobil. Pavel Khegay a Amir Idiatulin

    z IND Architects vysvtluj koncepci svho nvrhu.

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    Fotografie:AndreyMarshal

    Andrey Kulagin z frmy PacifcStroy, zajiujc tech-nick nvrh a instalaci, popisuje realizaci nvrhu.

    lo o prvn projekt, realizovan v Rusku pomoc zaven asdy,

    vyroben z perorovanch panel mdi se zadnm podsvce-

    nm. Pedstavovala pro ns adu vzev, pokud jde o technick

    design, interpretaci vkres architekt a 3-D vizualizac zejm-

    na ukryt osvtlen, podpr a dalch prvk v prostoru asdy. Pi

    prci s prodnmi materily, jako je m, lovk vdy ct zvltn

    odpovdnost a inspiraci. Ale problmm bhem instalanho

    procesu jsme se vyhnuli dk y tomu, e v technick dokumentaci

    byl zohlednn a popsn kad detail.

    Protoe perorace kovovch panel m vliv na tuhost, zajistili

    jsme ji achovnicovm vzorem drovn a pizpsobenm

    tlouky mdi. Pro upevnn k podprm z nerezov oceli po-

    moc mdnch nt byly okraje panel ponechny bez otvor.

    Vsledn asda reprezentuje pstup Euromotors k podnikn a

    vytv asociace s automobily a kvalitn technikou. Vzor perora-

    ce je jako chladi njakho veterna a ntovan spoje naznauj

    povrch letadla.

    V Rusku a dalch zemch jsou automobilov servisn stediska

    obvykle nevrazn prmyslov stavby ale Euromotors vynik

    jedinenou architekturou, ztvrnnou md.

    Neiv bl asda pvodn budovy byla nahrazenaivm, pulsujcm povrchem z perorovan mdi.

    Fotografie: Andrey Marshal

    Architekt: IND Architects

    Nvrh a instalace mdnch obklad: PaciicStroy (KrovExpo)

    Mdn produkt: Nordic Brown

    Fotografie: Evgeniy Golytki

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    Nov kulturn a multimediln centrum ve venkovskm

    msteku Gournay en Bray, v Normandii na severu Fran-

    cie, vychz z tvar mstnch budov, transormovanch do

    modern ormy, vyznaujc se bidlicovmi povrchy a sklem,

    zahalenm expandovanm mdnm plechem.

    Projekt se skld ze dvou samostatnch kdel, spojench centrln

    recepc. 65 metr dlouh vchodn kdlo obsahuje multimediln

    knihovny pro dospl a dti, del zpadn kdlo ukrv ve svch 75

    metrech hudebn a tanen kolu. Architekti usilovali o modern budovu

    v srdci pozemku, nov defnujc vztah pirozenho prosted (zahrady,uliky, kamenn zdi) a staveb (tradin budovy a psteky). Pojali pln

    rznch kulturnch prostor jako rostouc oddenky, pipojen k recepci.

    Jejich pln zasklen vrh nvtvnka do zelen, zvraznn loukou s

    divokmi kvtinami mezi dvma kdly.

    Profl strmch ikmch stech stvajcch objekt se odr v novch, ale

    modern navazujcch povrch purpurov bidlice, peruen oblastmi

    prhledn soviny expandovanch pedoxidovanch mdnch plech

    nad velkmi zasklenmi plochami. Vstup z ulice do arelu je zvraznn

    dematerializovanm vysunutm lidovch budov, tak zahalench do

    mdn soviny.

    Architekt: AAVP ARCHITECTURE / Vincent Parreira ArchitectChef de projet (Project Manager) Marie Brodin Architect

    Mdn produkt: TECU Oxid

    Fotograie: Luc Boegly

    Chris Hodson

    ZNOVUOBJEVENLIDOV ARCHITEKTURY

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    A Platformfor Arts & Creativity

    A thoroughly contemporary intervention is at the heart

    of the regeneration of the ancient centre of Guimares,

    one of Portugals most important historical cities and a

    UNESCO World Heritage Site. Locally based architects

    Pitgoras discuss their vision and the key role played

    by brass profile facades in its realisation.

    The buildings that make up the municipal market and the

    space contained by them commonly referred to as the

    square together form the urban character of the city of

    Guimares. Before being relocated, the old municipal market

    enjoyed a privileged and very central location with excel-

    lent access, very close to the Toural Square and the historic

    centre.

    MULTIFUNCTIONAL SPACE

    Now, the transformation of the marketplace into a multi-

    functional space dedicated to artistic, economic, cultural and

    social activities appropriate to the citys European Capital of

    Culture 2012 status, has reintegrated the area into the urban

    fabric, so recovering a key area of the city. In addition, the

    project extended out to adjacent building plots, enabling the

    regeneration of the interior space of the block previously a

    characterless area used for marble processing.

    The program provided a clear concept and defined theobjectives to be achieved, listing a series of activ ities and

    spaces which defined the functions of both new and existing

    buildings, as well as the adjacent plots of land. Three major

    program areas were identified:

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    Architects: Pitgoras

    Copper Fabricator/Installer: Casais-Engenharia Construo, S.A. /

    Combitur S.A. / C.C.Lobo e Filhos

    Photos: Joo Morgado - Architecture Photography

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    The program also sought to recover the existing building on

    the eastern side by trying to promote the installation of ad-

    ditional multidisciplinary commercial activities. The whole

    structure, according to the program, would complement

    existing facilities in the city, as well as those under develop-

    ment as part of the European Capital of Culture.

    When interpreting the program, we aimed to allow for the

    possibility of each one of its components functioning inde-

    pendently and simultaneously, by creating accesses to each

    of the various services and support areas, as well as to the

    outdoor square and garden.

    We opted for a methodology of intervention that involved

    the rehabilitation of the existing building to the east

    keeping the materials and textures but redoing the entire

    interior at level 0. With the north building, the faade

    towards the Avenue which characterises the build-

    ing was renovated but its interior and faade facing the

    square were the subject of almost complete demolition

    and redesign. Although it was intended to maintain the

    scale and the existing formal relations, we proposed a

    new solution for the building that promotes a strong rela-tionship with the square and emphasises the relationship

    of this structure with the outer space.

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    The new building takes a radically different approach to its

    surroundings, both from the standpoint of architectural

    language and image: discrete, repetitive, as well as by the

    succession of volumes, with full and empty, marked by the

    juxtaposition of contrasting sur faces. The external coverings

    a grid of brass profiles and tinted glazing over ventilated fa-ades accentuate a range of textures changing from dense

    and opaque on the majority of surfaces, to transparent when

    partially concealing the buildings few openings.

    This series of dissonant elements resulted from the need to

    create a variety of different spaces in the exhibition area.

    It creates a tension manifested in the volumes of the building

    and the relationship with the space of the square, making it

    the main feature of its design.

    For the square, we formulated a design significantly more

    clinical, using large concrete slabs which act as a counterpart

    to the surrounding buildings. It is conceived as a large mul-

    tifunctional meeting area and obviously a public space by

    its very nature. It will remain intentionally sparsely equipped,

    with large trees to the east preserved and planting introduced

    along the north building, but leaving most of the space free

    for spontaneous or organised activities on the Plat form.

    RADICALLY DIFFERENT APPROACH

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    A TRANQUIL

    BACKDROPIN BRASS

    The architects choice of brass for the facades

    of the new building was informed by the mate-

    rials ancient heritage, sustainability credentials

    and ability to deliver a cost-effective solution to

    the complexities of the program. Brass profiles,

    in conjunction with exposed glazed areas, ef-

    fectively dematerialise the massive geometric

    forms of the new building which is 150 m long

    and stands 8 m high softening its relationship

    to the public square.

    The consistent grid, made up of 20 x 10 mmrectangular brass profiled sections, matches

    the scale and proportions of the surrounding

    buildings without overwhelming them. Despite

    the regularity of the brass grid, it provides a

    tranquil backdrop to the square, constantly

    changing with the light then transforming

    from opaque to transparent at night.

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    1. ROUNDED IRON SHEET 5 mm, TO BE METALLIZED AND PAINTED

    2. IRON BAR 70 x 6 mm, TO BE METALLIZED AND PAINTED

    3. BRASS BAR 25 x 4 mm

    4. TOOTHED BRASS BAR 4 mm, FOR FITTING THE TUBULAR

    BRASS, WELDED TO THE VERTICAL BARS

    5. FACADE COVERING IN BRASS PANELS

    6. BRASS BAR 20 x 2 mm

    7. ROUNDED BRASS SHEET 2 mm

    8. ROUNDED IRON SHEET 5 mm, TO BE METALLIZED AND PAINTED

    9. NEOPRENE WEDGE

    10. THREA DED ROD OF IRON 8 mm IN DIAMETER, WELDED TO

    THE IRON BAR, TO BE METALLIZED AND PAINTED

    Assembley and fixation of the facade panels

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    In the summer of 2006 Maidstone Borough Council

    launched an exciting and ambitious scheme to open

    up Maidstone Museums collections and transform

    its services and facilities for visitors. The East Wing

    project forms the second phase of the Museums re-

    development programme, following the renovation of

    the West Wing in 2003. The Museums core is a Tudor

    manor house dating from 1561. It was acquired by

    Maidstone Borough Council in 1855 and opened as

    a Museum in 1858. The Museum is a Grade II* listed

    building protected by law.

    BdgZEjWa^X>ckdakZbZciThe collections of over 600,000 artefacts and speci-

    mens are outstanding in their diversity and quality,

    forming the largest mixed collections in Kent and one

    of the largest in the South-East of England. Some

    elements such as the Japanese Art Collection are of

    international significance. The East Wing projects

    key aims were the long-term preservation of the col-

    lections, more public involvement and increased use

    of the Museum and its collections.

    The new interventions allow greater public visibility

    of the collections and also the Museums historic

    buildings. There is now a visual reconnection to

    Brenchley Gardens, as originally intended by the

    Museums Victorian founders, and better views of the

    Museum from the town centre. Public facilities, ease

    of visitor flow through the building and accessibility

    for all have also been substantially improved.

    Hugh Broughton Architects explain the project for

    the upgrade of Maidstone Museum, a protected

    historic building in the South-East of England,

    dating back as far as the time of King Henry VIII.Their thoroughly contemporary design involves

    crisply detailed golden copper alloy and glass

    rectilinear forms, interweaving amongst ancient

    buildings to create new vistas from both inside

    and out.

    Architect: Hugh Broughton Architects

    Copper Installer: NDM (Metal roofing & Cladding)

    Copper Product: TECU Gold

    Photos: Hufton+Crow

    Drawings: Hugh Broughton Architects

    OPENING UP HISTORY

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    Over time the shingles may loose their shine but not their beauty

    The Japanese Art Collection

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    L^cc^c\9Zh^\cOur competition-winning design is a direct response to

    these key objectives. At the lower levels of the revitalised

    East Wing, a new entrance and orientation area face

    Maidstones High Street and welcome visitors. A gallery

    created between an improved shop and the refurbished

    stores provides a home for a Solomon Islands War Canoe

    the only example of its kind outside the Islands. Views

    from this gallery reveal a public courtyard and Tudor

    faades unseen by the public for over 40 years.

    A young learners education room is complemented

    at first floor level by a glazed meeting room, creating

    dramatic views of St. Faiths Church and visually re-con-

    necting the museum with Brenchley Gardens. A dynamic

    new gallery space above the reception, lit by curvaceous,

    north facing rooflights, provides a permanent home

    for the collection of Japanese Art. The extensions were

    complemented by refurbishment and reorganisation of

    the existing galleries at the east end of the Museum,

    increasing display space by 30 %.

    New elevations combine frameless glazing with a diagrid

    of golden copper alloy shingles, creating a contemporary

    counterpoise to the existing brick faades. Over time the

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    COPPER

    CONTEXT

    CH: How did you come to design the new

    university building and what are the contex-tual impacts of its surroundings?

    EK: Te Linguistic department buildingresulted from a competition in 2006, whichour office won. Te new building is locatedin Powisle Plnocne Warsaws Latin Quar-ter and home to the University of Warsawand the Academy of Fine Arts. Te area sitsat a lower level than the main University and

    Academy buildings and the Old own: thispicturesque topography played an importantpart in our design strategy. Immediatelyadjacent is the copper-clad University Library(opened in 1999) which also influenced thenew building particularly its materiality.

    CH: What was the strategy behind your

    design and the different faade treatments in

    particular?

    EK: Our project was considered as a sort ofa promenade, linking the higher Universitycampus to the Library. Along this promenadewe situated all reading rooms demanded bythe programme of different faculties belong-ing to the Linguistic Department. In order

    to connect the two new buildings we used aglass wall a long Dobra Street which reflectsthe rich copper facade of the Library with its

    engravings and texts in different languages.Te 140 m long southern wall along LipowaStreet aims to give readers the impression ofbeing in a garden space where light flickersthrough green leaves, creating a special, col-oured light inside a sunny environment,despite gloomy weather outside.Tis is achieved using yellow, green and limefoils on the double- skin glazed southernfacade.

    CH: What are the reasons for the variety of

    treatments and materials on the facades?

    EK: Te whole project is in two phases andthe now-completed first phase represents onlya third of the whole complex. So the impres-sion given by some facades is temporary.

    When complete, the whole building will readas having two wall finishes essentially, glassand copper.

    CH: Why did you choose pre-patinated copper?

    EK:. We selected copper for a number of

    Chris Hodson discusses the University of Warsawsnew Linguistics Department building with its architect,Professor Ewa Kuryowicz of Kurylowicz & Associates. The new Linguistics building faces the Libraryacross Dobra Street, continuing its green theme.

    reasons. Firstly, to accentuate the character ofthe district which is full of parks and close tothe river. But, of course, the green mood ofnew architecture was previously introducedby the Library building. Although continu-ing down this line of thought, we choose adifferent finish for the copper pre-patinatedwith a living surface colour to differentiateour building from the Library. But we alsowanted to show the variety of copper finisheswhich are possible.

    Copper is a living material, like nature. Itsappearance changes over the years, with theweather, at different times of the day and indifferent lighting conditions. Tis is demon-

    strated on the Wislana Street faade which ismostly copper, including service door facings.

    Also on this facade, the idea of introducingyellow patches amongst the copper was toenliven it with artificial sun-beams. Tereis also a timber patch on this elevation,signalling a wooden terrace on the roof whichslides down the elevation. Te full effectwill become clear when the whole complex isfinished.

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    Lipowa Street Elevation

    Dobra Street Elevation

    Wislana Street Elevation

    Architect: Kurylowicz & Associates

    Copper Installer: ME Wielkopolska CoCopper Product: Nordic Green Living

    Photos: Artur Biakowski (Grande)

    The Wislana Street frontage is generally copper.

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    SEAMLESS ARTICULATION

    The Hive, Worcesters recently opened Library and HistoryCentre certainly has a striking presence. A beacon for learn-

    ing, it is a key part of Worcesters river frontage, highly visible

    from the rising ground to the south and west. The articulation

    of its unique external form resonates with the scale and grain

    of the setting: the roofline echoes the profile of the Malvern

    Hills visible to the west, and recalls the Royal Worcester kilns

    which, with the Cathedral, once dominated the citys skyline.

    The iconic funnels are as fundamental to the interior of the

    building as they are to its external appearance, providing

    natural light and ventilation to the heart of the floor plates.

    The Hive evolved from a groundbreaking partnership to create

    a fully integrated public and university library, which is com-

    pletely new to the UK and highly innovative internationally.

    The building also includes the county archives and record

    office, a local history centre, the countys archaeology service

    and a multi-agency customer service centre. The Hive is a

    cultural, learning and information centre of excellence

    promoting lifelong learning, engendering social inclusion

    and raising aspirations in the broadest sense for the whole

    community, regardless of age, background, or ability.

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    The cladding of golden copper alloy shingles reflects the rich

    palette of colours and materials which characterise the city

    centre - the red and gold of brick, terracotta and stone embel-

    lished with gilded filigree and finely decorated encaustic tiles.

    The elevational language of solid walls and punched openings

    also draws on the local vernacular: solid and void are balanced

    to optimise light, air and view, with care to avoid overheating

    and glare, and the need for excessive mechanical systems to

    maintain a comfortable environment.

    The articulation of the roof form as a ser ies of irregular cones

    is designed to reduce the scale of this significant new public

    building to better relate to the fine grain of the historic city.

    The distinctive roof cones are formed in solid laminated timber

    panels that span between the eaves beam and a timber ring

    beam at the top of each cone. The plinth, which varies in height

    around the perimeter, is clad in Forest of Dean Pennant stone

    to match the paving to the public realm: the ochre streaks echo

    the golden cladding.

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    Articulation of the metal fabric was developed in the

    detailing of the material at corners, eaves and windowcills. A critical part of the material expression was to

    ensure that it appeared seamless and that cover pieces

    or horizontal elements of gold that might break up the

    shingle pattern were avoided. The design team were

    aided by the excellent copper installers who mocked-

    up a number of the key detail junctions (some shown

    here) for discussion and exploration ahead of the start

    of their site works.

    As the installations progressed to site, the installers

    identified potential difficulties with particular gutter

    junctions early enough for the design team to discuss

    practical solutions on site. These conversations were

    supported by sketches and formal drawings, and test-

    ing where necessary. The quality of the copper alloy

    skin, as part of the overall finished building, is evidence

    of how well the design and installation team worked

    together.

    At nearly 12,000 m2 it would be easy for the sheer

    volume of such a striking material to be the defining

    characteristic but, by developing the details together

    with a dedicated and skilled installer, the cladding

    becomes more than simply distinctive. Instead, the

    prominence of the material is embellished and refined:

    the subtleties of the golden cloak demonstrated in its

    careful stitching together.

    Architect: Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios

    Copper Installer: Norman and Underwood

    Copper Product: TECU Gold

    Photos: Hufton+Crow; Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios; Martin Quest

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    SOLAR WAVESOne of Londons best-known public sector schools has been completely redeveloped with

    a single, state of the art building replacing a sprawling campus. The competition-winning

    design takes an innovative, highly architectural approach to controlling and optimising

    sunlight with its brise soleil arrangement of copper, brass and bronze fins.

    Opened in 1958, Holland Park School became the flagship for

    comprehensive education in England, known as the social-

    ist Eton due to its impressive reputation. But by 2004, when

    an architectural competition for redevelopment was insti-

    gated, the schools existing buildings were beyond economic

    repair and failed to meet modern demands, with inflexible

    accommodation and tortuous circulation. The greatest chal-

    lenge for architects Aedas was to design a new building to be

    built on the original site while the existing school remained in

    operation and that allowed part of the site to be sold to fund

    the construction but also left more usable external space

    than before.

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    The result is a new block, approximately 100 m long and

    30 m wide. A large, 7 m deep basement extends across the

    entire building footprint to a depth of 7 m, accommodating the

    sports hall and swimming pool as well as kitchen and dining

    areas. The above-ground, five storey parts are conceived

    as two distinct halves united by a central atrium stretching

    its full length and linked by a series of walkways. The east

    half contains the more conventional teaching spaces and

    is constructed using in-situ concrete columns and flat slab

    construction. The west half is a more dramatic, steel A-frame

    structure enabling the larger teaching and assembly rooms.

    This structure then straddles the larger spaces within the

    basement to create clear-span spaces.

    Maximising natural lighting deep into the building with exten-

    sive glazing, while controlling glare and solar gain, proved

    central to the architects strategy for design of the facades.

    But reducing visual impact of the long block on its sensitive

    surroundings close to Holland Park and with mature trees

    on site was also important. The east elevation is finished

    with a gently undulating stainless steel mesh, passing over

    a central copper canopy signalling the main entrance.

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    In contrast, the west facade is defined by a series of vertical

    fins in pre-oxidised copper, brass and bronze which take on a

    strong, dynamic three-dimensional character. The architect

    for the project, Peter Runacres, explains the development of

    their design: Due to the buildings orientation, this eleva-

    tion receives more solar gain than the east side and vertical

    fins are more effective in controlling glare while maximising

    daylight. The initial design had an arrangement of broken up,

    smaller fins but solar gain computer modelling revealed that

    more were needed.

    We then experimented using a physical model and found that

    this arrangement created too much visual mass so, instead,

    A copper canopy announces the main entrance on the east faade.

    We selected the mix of copper and its alloys to give a natural richness, with timeless yetcontemporary qualities, as well as to deliver longevity and minimal maintenance.

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    settled on full-height fins set at three - apparently random

    spacings, continuing over the roof. A soft, sine curve was

    developed for the fin profiles, which gives an organic feel

    reflecting the mature trees both on the site and facing this fa-ade from the adjacent Holland Park. We selected the mix of

    copper and its alloys to give a natural richness, with timeless

    yet contemporary qualities, as well as to deliver longevity and

    minimal maintenance.

    The copper and copper alloy clad fins are thin in section,

    minimising the impact on views from inside the building. But

    their depth acts as an effective barrier to glare and unwanted

    solar gain from afternoon sunshine. Viewed from an angle,

    the fins come together to generate a stunning effect of dy-

    namic sinuous forms across the faade.

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    The brise soleil fins appear randomly spaced and continue over the r oof.

    Architect: Aedas

    Copper Installer: English Architectural Glazing

    Copper Products: Nordic BrownTM, Nordic Brass, Nordic Bronze

    Photos: Aedas/Daniel Hopkinson (except where stated otherwise)

    The thin external fins have minimal impact on views towards Holland Park.

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    Improving the environmental

    performance of products for

    consumers and the building

    construction sector is important

    to the copper industry. EU initi-

    atives, such as the Sustainable

    Consumption and Production

    action plan, emphasise greater

    resource efficiency and the

    commercialisation of environ-

    mentally friendly products. Thecopper industry is at the fore-

    front of industries committed

    to reducing the environmental

    impact of its operations. Today,

    one third of the energy consump-

    tion of modern European copper

    manufacturing is used to operate envi-

    ronmental protection measures.

    Recently, the copper industry has de-

    veloped an environmental profile which

    covers around 90% of the EUs produc-

    tion of both copper metal and copper

    products. A critical review by externalexperts has confirmed the high qual-

    ity, consistency and correctness of the

    results. Based on ISO 14040/44, all as-

    pects of ore extraction, the production

    of other raw materials, energy supply

    and the production of the metal itself

    are detailed. As such, it captures the full

    impact of the so-called cradle-to-gate

    approach and shows where the greatest

    environmental impacts occur and where

    improvement actions would deliver the

    most benefits.

    Whilst this profile is based on a cra-

    dle to-gate assessment, many of the

    benefits to society derived from copper

    will be found during the downstream

    use phase. The copper industry pro-

    vides support to those wishing to use

    the LCI data in their own Life Cycle As-

    sessments including the use phase and

    end-of-life phases.

    Only about 20% of the total impact aris-

    es from EU copper production sites,

    influenced mainly by technology, lo-

    cal authority permit requirements, the

    source of energy supplying the produc-

    tion site and a companys own standards.

    Geologically, copper is associated with

    other valuable metals, such as molybde-num, silver and gold. Since their natural

    concentrations are much lower, the ore

    needs careful treatment. Modern mining

    techniques require less energy than in

    the past, making the recovery of small

    amounts of metal possible.

    Copper Construction Products inGreen Building Rating SchemesIn the last few years, sustainable archi-

    tecture has evolved from an add-on to an

    expectation and societys understand-

    ing of what a sustainable building is hasbecome more complex. Sustainable

    building rating systems have responded

    to this shift by expanding their focus

    from operational impacts towards a

    more holistic life cycle approach.

    To date, various green building rating

    schemes exist. They differ in their ap-

    proach to considering building product

    sustainability in the context of

    the whole building. LCAs are

    provided by the copper industry

    to represent the ecological per-

    formance of copper products

    (e.g. sheets, tubes and wire of

    copper) in a transparent way.

    Moreover, the copper industry

    has developed Environmental

    Product Declarations (EPD)

    based on LCAs for commu-nicating reliable quantitative

    environmental data for prod-

    ucts based upon independently

    verified calculations.

    Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) inBuilding Rating SchemesThe BRE Green Guide to Specification is

    a useful starting point for assessing the

    sustainability of architectural materials

    and provides independent endorsement

    of the low environmental impact of both

    copper roofing and cladding. It rates awide range of complete building elements

    from A+ to E, using LCA techniques.

    Ratings form an important part of the

    Code for Sustainable Homes and other

    assessment tools such as BREEAM.

    Various complete wall or roof build-ups

    are considered, each including materials

    for structure, insulation, moisture con-

    trol and finishes. All the copper-finished

    roofs and most copper wall cladding

    specifications included achieved A+ or

    A summary ratings. Even the few build-

    ups with lower ratings could be improvedeasily with replacement components,

    without affecting the copper skin itself.

    Coppers longevity is a major strength,

    resulting from its complex patination

    process that ensures extreme durabil-

    ity with no maintenance and resistance

    to corrosion in virtually any atmospheric

    conditions.

    WnC^\Za8diidcVcY>g^cV9jb^igZhXjCoppers Contribution to Improvingthe Environmental Performance of BuildingsCopper based products improve the economic and environmental performance

    of multiple applications in energy, transportation and buildings.

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    But despite these high summary ratings,

    coppers life-span is one aspect that the

    Green Guide simply underestimates. It

    includes unexpectedly low replacement

    intervals for copper cladding and roof-

    ing generally just 45 years that are

    not justified either by experience or by

    science. Many historic copper roofs have

    survived for hundreds of years and some

    are known to have performed well for

    over 700 years.

    Below are some examples of gaining

    credits in green building rating schemes,

    but there are many more opportunities

    to use copper to gain credits in building

    rating schemes not least in plumbing, re-

    newables, heating and cooling.

    The UKs Environmental AssessmentMethod for Buildings (BREEAM 2011)Credits are available for using specifi-

    cations for key building elements (e.g.

    external walls and roofs) with low embod-

    ied environmental impact as measured

    by the Green Guide to Specification.

    Copper product manufacturers proving

    that their product is better than the aver-

    age in terms of embodied impact of the

    60 year study period, because of reduced

    impact in manufacture, reduced mate-rial or increased durability can obtain

    product specific Green Guide ratings by

    undertaking certification to BRE Globals

    Environmental Profiles Scheme.

    For the responsible sourcing of ma-

    terials, credits can be achieved when

    construction materials at least 80 % of

    materials used - are responsibly sourced.

    Points are awarded depending on the type

    of certification available for the materials

    used in each building element.

    The USs Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design (LEED)This system developed by the US Green

    Building Council addresses: Sustain-

    able Sites; Water Efficiency; Energy &

    Atmosphere; Material & Resources; In-door Environmental Quality and

    Innovation & Design. Life-cycle

    is not part of the current version

    (LEED 2009) but it will be incor-

    porated into the next one (LEED

    V4) that will assess the buildings

    life cycle impact reduction. LEED

    categories where copper can

    contribute include:

    MR Credit 1 Building reuse:

    credits can be achieved if build-

    ing products can be reusedduring renovations, which is usu-

    ally possible due to the durability

    of copper.

    MR Credit 2 Diversion from

    landfill: credits apply to end of

    life of the building and its materials. Since

    it encourages the recycling of products

    instead of their disposal, credits can be

    achieved if materials such as copper are

    used in buildings which have a high value

    as secondary materials and high recy-

    cling rates.

    MR Credit 4 Recycling content: creditsare given if the recycled content of used

    materials in the construction is high. Usu-

    ally, this is the case for copper products.

    MR Credit 5 Regional materials: i.e.

    extracted, processed and manufactured

    regionally. If copper products from re-

    gional processing or manufacturing sites

    are used in buildings, additional credits

    can be achieved.

    SS Credit 7 Heat island effect: credits

    are awarded depending on the Solar Re-

    flection Index (SRI) of the roof, walls andsite paving area. If copper is used as a roof

    or cladding, manufacturers can provide

    an initial SRI and one 3 years after instal-

    lation.

    The German Sustainable BuildingCouncil (DGNB)This rating scheme addresses the three

    pillars of sustainability. It doesnt as-

    sess individual measures, but the overall

    performance of buildings and an LCA ca

    culation are mandatory.

    ECO1.1 Life cycle costs (LCC): the manu

    facturing costs of faade and roof hav

    to be considered. No maintenance cost

    during use phase. Please note, the end o

    life scenario is not part of the LCC calcu

    lation.

    SOC1.6 Exterior quality: this criterio

    evaluates the design of outdoor areas.

    The goal of the criterion is to maximiz

    the roof area by integration of technica

    structures in the building and reductio

    of fascia/parapets. Special outdoor area

    (balcony, loggia, terraces, etc.) gain morpoints in this criterion.

    TEC1.6 Ease of dismantling and recycling

    copper is a non-toxic, recyclable mate

    rial, which is a requirement for a goo

    evaluation of this criterion. The effort o

    dismantling and sorting is low and th

    value is high, which helps ensure the re

    use of copper metal at the end of its life.

    To learn more about the copper Life Cycle

    visit our dedicated website www.copper

    life-cycle.org. The site provides importan

    information on aspects related to the usof life cycle data and the methodologie

    used for copper, and also provides a lin

    for practitioners to contact our experts.

    IN THE NEXT ISSUE:

    The Building Sector Leads the

    Way in Copper Recycling.

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    36 COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 34/2013

    COPPER TAKES CONTROL

    The Prfecture du Rhne building designed

    by architects GARBIT & BLONDEAU is the

    administrative centre for the Rhne depart-

    ment, demanding a strong public presence. It

    replaces a previous building on a corner plot

    in the central Third Arrondissement of Lyon,

    the departments capital city. Its plan-form is

    straightforward with six storeys plus a set-

    back penthouse and external roof areas, and

    a 2-storey basement.

    Copper Clad Volumes

    The two main facades are articulated as

    distinct, copper-clad volumes aligning with

    the typical Mansard-roofed blocks either

    side. The volumes are separated on the west

    front by an inset cloak of suspended stainless

    steel mesh reaching up to the penthouse and

    signaling the buildings entrance. Copper was

    the architects first choice and its sustainable

    credentials a consideration. Opaque cladding

    is generally pre-oxidised copper, selected for

    its more regular brown shade than mill finish

    material.

    The defining external features of the new

    building are vertical shutters clad in perfo-

    rated, pre-oxidised copper. In conjunction

    This new, civic building in the southern French city of Lyon is characterisedby rotating copper brise soleil shutters within its deep facades, controlling

    solar gain and optimising natural lighting.

    with the suspended stainless steel mesh

    screens at street level, the perforated cop-

    per gives transparency but the motorised,

    pivoting shutter arrangement also animates

    the facades. This brise soleil arrangement

    allows direct response to external condi-

    tions, controlling solar gain and glare, whilst

    maximizing potential for daylighting deep

    into the building. This strategy is thoroughly

    sustainable in terms of both environmental

    performance and choice of materials.

    West Elevation

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    SectionthroughEntrance

    South Elevation

    Rue Moli

    Architect: GARBIT & BLONDEAU

    Copper Installer:SAS Alain LE NY

    Copper Product: Nordic Brown

    Photos: Studio Erick Saillet

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    39COPPER ARCHITECTURE FORUM 33/2012

    ARCHITECTURALAWARDS LAUNCH

    Entries are invited for the 2013 European Copper in Architecture Awards

    a showcase for architects designing with copper and its alloys to promote

    their work to an international audience.

    All entrJes mVst Jncorporate facaEes roomnH or otIer arcIJtectVral

    elements of copper or copper alloys. Any scale or type of projectcan Ce entereEo from major lanEmarLCVJlEJnHs to moEest scIemes.

    ArcIJtects anE crJtJcsEraXn from a panel JnclVEJnH some of tIe

    most JnnVentJal EesJHners Jn &VropeXJll jVEHe all tIe entrJes on

    tIeJr arcIJtectVral RValJtJes from HrapIJc sVCmJssJons.

    Final deadline for receipt of entries: 31st May 2013

    'or more JnformatJon on enterJnH tIe AXarEs anE on preWJoVs

    aXarEs entrJes anE resVltsWJsJtwww.copperconcept.org/awards

    Awards Ceremony

    and Exhibition of all projects

    will take place in partnership

    withBATIMAT

    on 04 08 November 2013

    in Paris Nord Villepinte

    Visit us at:

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