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ello and welcome to this special supplement to ADF, devoted to the subject of metal in architecture, and illustrating what’s possible with what we think are some really interesting project case studies from around the world.


In particular, we’re delighted to feature a couple of major international practices as our project reports in this supplement. Firstly, Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), working with Boston firm Goody Clancy, created an addition to a university campus in Amherst, Massachusetts, which is finished with dynamically-angled copper-clad pillars, creating the effect of tumbling dominos.


This kinetic form shows off the potential of copper, but also forms a three-quarter ring as it terminates a portion of the site, thereby creating a useful internal courtyard for students. What is a fairly straightforward building suddenly warps and twists at one end as the ingeniously angled facade becomes something far more playful and exciting.


Also in this supplement we feature a copper-hued project by a leading international name – Heatherwick Studio – however in this case it’s steel, finished to look like copper due to the project requirements. This is an entirely unusual, some might say quirky scheme which has certainly raised eyebrows since its completion.


Vessel sits in the centre of the mammoth Hudson Yards development in the west of Manhattan, at the start of the now much-loved High Line urban green walkway – a former freight railway line. Heatherwick created what is essentially a giant outdoor staircase, forming a futuristic yet also honeycomb-like structure, to provide further public space in this increasingly dense urban district, and a great viewing platform.


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No doubt accurately described as a symbol of New York’s current affluence, this structure also adds a new, free public asset in what is increasingly a privatised, intensely commercialised city. For that at least, as well as its striking, shining copper surfaces, it’s something to be cheered.


Our product features also contain a wealth of interesting metal discussion, for example on the ‘renaissance’ in metal ceilings, which is the subject of a piece by Knauf AMF. This is not only on aesthetics, but also sustainability grounds, as much of steel is recycled.


We hope you enjoy this supplement.


James Parker Editor


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ON THE COVER... Vessel by Heatherwick Studio in Manhattan’s new Hudson Yards Development has been clad using Physical Vapour Deposition (PVD) to create a durable copper-like finish to the structure.


For the full report on this project, go to page 30. Cover Image © Michael Moran for Related-Oxford


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