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Project • By Banker Wire • City Halls
Norfolk County Hall
The wire mesh railing infill panels recently installed at Norfolk County Hall bring new life to the 1960s building. Located in Norwich, UK, Norfolk County Hall is the seat of the Norfolk County Council. Being the headquarters for a local government authority, the building’s interior should reflect a dignified and elegant appearance. To this extent, Banker’s UK representatives at Amron Architectural worked with designers at Purcell to select the best material for the railings, ultimately deciding on Banker’s M22-27 in copper.
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Designers at Purcell sought a wire mesh with detail, something outside of a typical large welded pattern. In addition, designers emphasized the importance of the mesh being in copper. To... More
Project • By Silo • Supermarkets
Albert Heijn XL Zorgboulevard
The histories of Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn and the city of Zaandam are inextricably linked. At the flagship branch of the supermarket near Zaans Medical Center, shoppers are immersed in the chain's rich entrepreneurial history.
Step into the world of Albert Heijn
Design agency Silo selected highlights from the company's 125-year history to create a surprising, humorous and delicious graphical storyline. The hand-drawn illustrations show the quality products for which the supermarket is renowned – wine, coffee, biscuits, and fresh vegetables – but also the facade of one of its first locations. The drawings also include interesting facts about Albert Heijn.
Better take the stairs
Using the stairs to... More
Project • By kirsch ZT gmbh • Residential Landscape
Seestadt Aspern - Site D23
The planning site (D23) is situated in the southwest area of the Seestadt Aspern /1220 Vienna. The three building sections with 4 to 5 storeys and a total of fifty homes are the first freely financed condominiums in this suburb. French windows, brick construction and spaciously dimensioned balconies and terraces ensure an amenable home feeling and revive almost forgotten qualities in housing.A special highlight of the project is formed by the colourfully ornamented cement tiles in the stairwell. Inspired by the aesthetic and tradition of (Viennese) Jugendstil / art nouveau, the modernist design radiates its own unique aura and identification potential for the residents. More