Day 55/365 of Steel – Carlo Scarpa
One of the most enigmatic and underappreciated architects of the 20th century, Carlo Scarpa is best known for his instinctive approach to materials,
Day 54/365 of Steel – Norman Foster
Recognized as one of the world’s great architects, Norman Foster is known for his complementary yet ultra-modern redesigns of classic buildings and for his…
Day 53/365 of Steel – Frei Otto
German architect and structural engineer Frei Otto (born 31 May 1925) was well known for his pioneering innovations in lightweight and tensile structures.
Day 52/365 of Steel – Craig Ellwood
In his residential projects, Ellwood used steel-frame construction to striking effect. He was involved in the ‘Case study houses’ experiment, sponsored by…
Steel Forest Cabin – Design Concept
This steel cabin stands above a gently flowing river, supported by sturdy tube legs/columns that give it a striking and modern appearance.
Day 51/365 of Steel – Junzo Sakakura
Junzo Sakakura was one of the first architects to incorporate elements from traditional Japanese design into 20th-century European modernism.
Day 50/365 of Steel – Gare d’Orsay
On 28 May 1900, the Gare d’Orsay (now the Musée d’Orsay) was opened. The name refers to the place where it was built, the Quai d’Orsay.
Day 49/365 of Steel – The Golden Gate Bridge
On 27 May 1937 the Golden Gate Bridge was officially opened to the public. The day before vehicle traffic was allowed, 200,000 people crossed either on foot…
Day 48/365 of Steel – Berlin Central Station
On 26 May the new Berlin Hauptbahnhof was inaugurated. One of the most spectacular engineering feats that took place was the laying of a steel bridge that crosses the station…
Day 47/365 of Steel – Florence Knoll
Florence Knoll (24 May 1917 – 25 january 2019) Florence Knoll defined the standard for the modern corporate interiors of post-war America. Drawing on her background in architecture, she introduced…