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Right: United States Pavilion, Expo ’67, Montreal, 1967. R. Buckminster Fuller & Sadao. This massive ‘geodesic dome’ was the high point of many years of experimentation in efficient building types by its creator.Fuller’s ‘more with less’ approach and focus on structural lightness proved hugely influencial for many British architects.
Below: Interior view of Barajas Airport, Madrid, Spain, 2006. Rogers Stirk Harbour + Partners. This major project remains one of the largest the practice has undertaken. It enabled Madrid at a stroke to become a major European air traffic hub. The core consists of a series of parallel blocks, unified by an overarching roof structure capable of expansion as the airport grows. Colour is used to enliven the spaces and aid navigation.