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30 30 The art of connection
Norweigan architectural practice Snøhetta’s crinkly white extension to San Francisco Museum of Modern Art stands in stark contrast to the existing museum’s geometric form, but as Stephen Cousins discovers, there is more to this unusual architectural marriage than meets the eye.
37 Sitting comfortably in the Hart of the community
GT+3 Architects is set to complete an ambitious project for a contemporary leisure centre which has to provide distinctive architecture but also blend with its parkland surrounding. Steve Menary explores further.
49 STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS: TIMBER & JOINERY Using oak, with confidence
Ed Hamilton of Oakmasters explores why green oak has a place in modern construction and addresses structural questions.
57 EXTERNAL ENVELOPE: BALCONIES & EXTERNAL BALUSTRADING
Strategies for tackling vibration in free cantilever balconies
With the growing demand for cantilevered balconies, architects and structural engineers need to ensure a structurally sound construction to provide safety and comfort. Chris Willet of Schöck examines the challenges they face.
68 INSULATION Turn down the volume
Adrian Pargeter of Kingspan Insulation describes how lower lambda insulation is the architect’s friend as more efficiency means less volume is needed to achieve compliance.
79 LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL WORKS: SWIMMING POOLS & SPAS Different strokes for different folks
Swimming pool designs can successfully combine safety with creativity, but also need to be closely aligned to the requirements of users. Specialist pool industry association SPATA provides some design advice.
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26 Appointments & news 47 Planning & design 47 Groundworks 47
Structural elements
56 External envelope (incl. external fixtures)
64 Heating, ventilation & services 66 70 76
Insulation Interiors
Safety & security
76 Landscaping & external works 82 Classified & directory
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Industry News, Views & Insights Events
International Focus
24 CPD Focus HEADLINES
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Passivhaus hopefuls line up for 2016 award
8 Vision London reveals sky’s the limit for CLT
16 Tall Building Awards winners reveal diverse group of global giants
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