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365 Days Of Steel

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365 Days of Steel is a series that explores the world of steel and its countless applications. This series will take you on a journey through the fascinating history of steel.

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Day 25/365 of Steel – Henry Grey

Henry Grey (1846- 4 may 1913) There are few things more emblematic in construction and architecture than the iconic I-beam. The distinctive beam has been around for a while, developed…
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Day 24/365 of Steel – Aldo Rossi

Aldo Rossi (born Milan, 3 May 1931) was an Italian architect and designer. He is regarded as one of the leading architects and designers of the twentieth century. Rossi’s style…
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Day 23/365 of Steel – Arik Levy

Arik Levy was born in Tel Aviv on 2 may 1963. An artist and industrial designer, Levy employs a multi-disciplinary approach in both the art and industrial design fields. His…
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Day 22/365 of Steel – De Brug

The office building De Brug was inaugurated on 1 may 2005 and became an icon for the city of Rotterdam. JHK Architecten designed the building and Hollandia Structures did a great job…
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Day 21/365 of Steel – Herbert Ferber

Ferber was born on April 30, 1906, in New York. He studied dentistry at Columbia University Dental School, graduating in 1930, and pursued his independent studies of art with evening…
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Day 19/365 of Steel – The Gherkin

On the 28th of April 2004, The Gherkin was officially inaugurated. Norman Foster (architect) and Ove Arup (engineering) created a true masterpiece in skyscraper engineering. The Gherkin is an example…
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Day 18/365 of Steel – Enzo Mari

Enzo Mari (27 April 1932– 19 October 2020) was an Italian modernist artist and furniture designer who is known to have influenced many generations of industrial designers. He drew inspiration from the arts and…
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