Design of the Staatsgalerie, Stuttgart

Structures to wonder at - on a ‘Desert Island’! I thought it would be a challenge to choose eight, and not more than eight, projects, present or past, which, for one reason or another, have intrigued me more than others and to see if there is a common thread and whether any conclusions can be drawn. Verulam

The paper describes the structural design and related construction matters of the first four phases of the Broadgate commercial office development situated adjacent to Liverpool Street Station in London. Aspects of the design discussed include the bored pile foundations, reinforced concrete basement, consideration of heave, composite construction frame, atrium steelwork, the central square, and details of the icerink construction. The interface with British Rail and below ground structures of London Underground is also considered. T.J. George, P.D. Skead and H.A. Taylor

The brief Igus GmbH specialises in the manufacture of machine parts fabricated using injection moulding techniques. The company required a building which would provide the following accommodation: -design development -office accommodation -factory production -storage facilities M. Bryden and M. Whitby