Summer Issue 2023
Summer Issue 2023

Summer Issue 2023

Inside Summer Issue 2023:

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Welcome to our new reconfigured HDG magazine. We are trialling combining our four issues to a double summer and winter edition. In our new bumper ‘Summer Edition’, we feature articles that deal with many important issues within today’s construction industry – circular design principles, fire protection and standards. Circular design was an important theme within our 2023 GAGA winners and entrants.

A diverse range of projects from architecture through to art were recognised by the judging panel. All provide creative and important solutions for our built environment.

Our winners feature: the sustainable restoration of Southend-on-Sea Pier, a rural community project, an under the arches cinema and a sculpture trail. Our general articles include a truly collaborative project in the Orkney Islands, which between client and design teams provided passionate and dedicated advocacy to reinvigorate an important local museum. In Dusseldorf , galvanized steel has provided an ideal solution for a data centre.

The coating has not only provided long term corrosion protection for the steelwork but also achieved R30 fire protection – a two-in-one cost effective solution!

Architecture Award Highly Commended

Knox Bhavan were commissioned to design a house to be a long-term primary residence on the banks of the Thames. This was an opportunity to design and construct a beautiful, flood resistant, energy-efficient house to serve the client’s current and…

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Art Winner

Bideford’s rich history comes alive through thoughtfully crafted sculptures that embody its Elizabethan legacy. The Cooper Sculpture, celebrating the town’s barrel-making street, and the Bideford Merchant sculpture, reflecting its vibrant trade history, stand as galvanized testaments to durability and aesthetic…

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Data centre, Germany

A large building in the immediate vicinity of the Düsseldorf-Süd motorway junction resembles, at roof level, a Star Wars spaceship. The building, which is around 280 m long and up to 125 m wide, houses various IT companies that operate…

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Duplex Winner

Rescobie Pavilion is a steel framed garden building, perched above a stone base, in the grounds of a 19th century schoolhouse in rural Angus, Scotland. It sits comfortably in the landscape, an exposed site with easterly views over Rescobie Loch…

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Holton Studios, Holton le Clay

Located on the edge of the charming village of Holton le Clay, Holton Studios is a new development comprising of six workspaces available to let. The first phase of a larger project, the building is situated on the edge of…

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Hot Dip Galvanizing Standard – EN ISO 1461 : 2022 – Published

The European and International standard covering post-fabrication hot dip galvanizing of steelwork, EN ISO 1461 – Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles – Specifications and Test Methods has been revised, with the new version of the…

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LIKO-Vo, Czech Republic

Green façades are in vogue and are not just a design element. They can protect buildings from overheating in summer, thereby rendering air conditioning for building cooling unnecessary. They also contribute to the well-being of building users. Although their advantages…

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Scapa Flow Museum, Scotland

The Scapa Flow Museum, located on the Orkney Islands, has undergone an extension to better showcase its collection of artefacts and interpretative spaces. The former Pumping Station, which served as a wartime fuel depot, was not originally designed for museum…

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Sustainability Award Highly Commended

Bradbury Works in Gillett Square, Dalston, has recently re-opened its doors to new and returning tenants. The new building includes the refurbishment of 600 m2 of existing affordable workspace, the replacement of ten mini retail units, and the provision of…

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Swissgrid Museum, Switzerland

In the past, it was common practice to reuse building materials from ruins and demolished houses for new construction. However, with technological advancements, easier access to raw materials, and the production of composite materials, the frugal and sustainable use of…

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The Impact Hub Berlin

The Impact Hub Berlin at CRCLR-House has opened its doors, providing a space for individuals focusing on the topics of circular economy and sustainability. The interior design by LXSY Architects demonstrates how preserving existing structures and using sustainable, renewable, and…

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Tram Depot Line T9, Paris

In 2021, the 10.3 km long tram line T9 was opened, connecting Paris with Orly. It is capable of transporting up to 80,000 people per day. The new line includes a tram depot, maintenance centre, and the central command centre.…

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