01 | 2017 International Magazine

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ISSN 1363-0148

HOT DIP GALVANIZING
www.hdgmagazine.co.uk

The Silo, Copenhagen | 3

Marsh Road, Isle of Wight | 8
Bahá’í Temple, Santiago de Chile |10
Octavia‘s Orchard, London |14 1
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Education has become an

important part of political
debate once again, with the
focus falling on the technical 1 | Concrete grain silo, an iconic
capabilities of our college symbol of Copenhagen harbour
and university leavers. It
is always difficult to wade 2 | Near completion, The Silo has
through what is fact or fic- already become a modern day
tion. symbol for the harbour

Since the inception of Gal- 3 | Modular galvanized steel bal-

vanizers Association, an conies and facade system will
important element of our service has been our CPD seminars. transform the concrete structure
GA were part of the founding group of organisations to join the
RIBA CPD providers network. It is humbling today to be told at
a recent seminar “a really informative presentation made all the
better by being given without the sales pitch”.

Should more be being taught with regards to corrosion protec-

tion at graduate level?

The simple answer would be an obvious yes. But it could be

argued that there are many important subjects that should be
added to architectural and engineering courses. Some may
argue that an understanding of design for the longterm should
be learnt through experience.

Whatever the answers, if you are an architect, engineer, con-

tractor or student, we aim to continue to provide our CPD
seminars and are in the process of resurrecting our university
lectures.

So please give me a call.

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Iqbal Johal, Editor

Hot Dip Galvanizing – An international journal published jointly

by the galvanizing associations of Germany, United Kingdom & Ireland
and Spain.
Edited by: I. Johal, H. Glinde (Editor in Chief).
Published by: Galvanizers Association, Wren’s Court, 56 Victoria Road,
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands B72 1SY, UK;
Tel: +44 (0) 121 355 8838, Fax: +44 (0) 121 355 8727,
E-Mail: ga@hdg.org.uk, Internet: www.galvanizing.org.uk
This magazine may not be copied without the written permisson of the editor
© 2017

Photo front cover | Rasmus Hjortshøj – COAST 2

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Brutal
by Holger Glinde

to glittering landmark
The Silo, Copenhagen 3

Old industrial harbours across the world share many modern day ills, loss of trade has led
to abandonment and dereliction. Many are now being used as facilitators of city renewal
and locations for leisure and much sought after living environments.

The port of Copenhagen is currently in a process of transformation. In addition to a new terminal for
cruise ships, the new masterplan for the port will provide housing for more than 40,000 people and
office space for 40,000 employees. A centre piece of the redeveloped Nordhaven district will be the
re-imagining of an existing 62 m grain silo on the North Harbour. Historically used for storage and pro-
cessing of grain during the ports heyday, the widely visible landmark will be transformed into a luxuri-
ous high-rise residential development by the Danish architectural firm, COBE.

Due to the vagaries of storing grain the architects have inherited a building with different floor plans to
each of its 17 storeys. This has been used to create 40 unique apartments with floor to ceiling heights
up to 8 m and plans from 80 to 800 m2. Full advantage has been taken of the panoramic views on offer
with cantilevered balconies that are interlinked to a new facade system.

The existing fair faced concrete structure is being clad by a series of modular cantilevered balconies
that also help to form the facade system. Galvanized steel forms the main support structure for the Architects | COBE, Copenhagen
balconies that combines perforated sheet to finish the structure. The Silo will be completed by end of Photos | Rasmus Hjortshøj –
spring 2017. COAST

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1, 2 + 3 | Sergio Baragaño has
created b_home, his version
of modular housing. b_home
attempts to meet the highest
requirements of the Technical
Building Code in Spain
4| An important consideration
within the b_home project was
the basic base plate. This con-
sists of a welded galvanized
steel frame that provides the
neccasary support for the rest of
the structure
5 | T he concept is adaptable to
form up to five house types
that can be expanded, at any
time, with minimal effort to
include additional modules for
bedrooms, bathroom, or even a
garage
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Modular
by Javier Sabadell
pod
B_Home, Spain
Modular housing has been under development for many years.
A different variation to the theme has been designed by Spanish
architect Sergio Bargano. His concept allows for growth in all direc-
tions by the use of rectangular pods that can be added whenever
they are required.
Sergio Baragaño has created b_home, his version of modular housing.
b_home attempts to meet the highest requirements of the Technical Building
Code in Spain which incorporates stringent requirements in energy efficiency.
It combines tradition and modernity, reinterpreting some of the elements
already existing in well designed houses of our childhood.
The concept is adaptable to form up to five house types that can be expand-
ed, at any time, with minimal effort to include additional modules for bed-
rooms, bathroom, or even a garage. Each room has an external landscape
that serves as a physical and visual space. Versatile external spaces that
accommodate different uses depending upon the time of year can be incorpo-
rated: garden, swimming pool, or sauna.
An important consideration within the b_home project was the basic base
plate. This consists of a welded galvanized steel frame that provides the
necessary support for the rest of the structure.
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Architect | Sergio Baragaño
Photos | Mariela Apollonio, Verónica Carreño

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More
by Javier Sabadell

than just a language

Language Centre, University of Valencia

A place for the exchange of experiences was the construct for the new language 1 | T he western facade is clad with
centre at the University of Valencia. Facilities for the teaching and learning of a Canadian Red Cedar
language were taken as a given. This was the challenge set for the architectural
team. 2 | By contrast the eastern block
has been clad using microperfo-
rated galvanized sheet steel
The concept of an open and dynamic way of teaching required a solution that, without dis-
pensing with the usual functionality of modern and technological facilities, allowed teachers 3 + 4 | Galvanized steel provides an
and students to enjoy open spaces and relationship building in a compact efficient building. important function in supporting
the steel and timber facades
The finished building that attempts to fulfill its clients aspirations consists of two rect­
angular volumes separated by a connecting corridor. Both sections of the building are of
similar size and run in parallel on a north south axis. Contrasting materials have been used
to finish the two blocks in part to signify the varied climatic conditions that the facades will
contend with and their uses.

The west block houses classrooms and open meeting spaces to encourage integration.
Protection from the harsh afternoon sun, is afforded to the elevation by wrapping it in an
insulating frame of slats made of Canadian Red Cedar. This varies from being positioned
as an open mesh to forming solid panels in relation to the spaces that they protect and the
light modulation that is required; open lattice for classrooms and panels for open spaces.

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Architects | Carlos Sánchez
and Salvador Lara
(ARKÍTERA SLP)
Photos | Mariela Apollonio
By contrast, the eastern block predominantly houses service areas and
administrative functions. This block has been clad using a skin made
from microperforated galvanized sheet steel that undulates, as if blown
by the wind. This filters early morning light giving it a softer texture
and creates a brooding atmosphere in the evening with unexpected
rays of light that manage to penetrate the perforations.
Galvanized steel was used through out the project for aesthetic and
technical reasons. It’s most important function is to serve as a net-
work of support steel for the timber and steel facades. It has also been
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used for interior finishes, ironmongery and for some of the doors and
windows. Galvanizing adds its own character aesthetically as well as
providing a toughness and durability in hard to access areas of the
building.
As it turns out, the environment has been of special concern in the
project. In addition to the passive solutions (compact building, material
choice, and sun screens), an air conditioning system has been incorpo-
rated by means of chilled beams arranged within the roof.
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Head
by Iqbal Johal

above water
Marsh Road, Isle of Wight

At the confluence of a small river and the sea, within an area prone to flooding, Marsh
Road is designed to be fully flood resilient and occupied during periodic tidal flooding of the
whole site. Planning permission was only granted as a replacement for the existing convert-
ed 1940s railway carriage which was recycled. The simple structure of the house encloses a
120 m2 area and sits on a raised platform almost two metres above the ground to allow for
potential flooding, and conveniently provides for both boat and car storage.

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frames on top of which a ply and timber frame 3 bedroom house is
arranged on a strict 3-dimensional grid. Two parallel pitch roof gable
end ‘sheds’ contain the living areas and bedroom/bathrooms respec-
tively, whilst a galvanized steel watch tower houses utility and study.

Delicate galvanized steel detailing is evident throughout the project

ranging from the railings that form the supports to the staircase lead-
ing to the ‘sheds’, the main staircase to the rear, and the railings that
frame the decking. Superstructure build time was just four months.

1 | T he simple structure of the

house encloses a 120 m2 area
and sits on a raised platform
two metres above ground level

2 | A series of ‘W’ galvanized

steel frames support the main
frame of the house

3 | Delicate galvanized steel detai-

ling is evident throughout the
project ranging from staircases
to the railings that frame the
decking

Architect | The Manser Practice

Photos | Morley Von Sternberg 3

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House
by Holger Glinde

of devotion
Bahá‘í Temple, Santiago de Chile

The Bahá’í is a worldwide religion with over eight million followers.

The sacred buildings of the Bahá’í are called “houses of devotion”
and only eight have been built across the world.

Fourteen years in the making, the eighth house was only completed last year
in Santiago de Chile. The Temple of South America is situated east of Santi-
ago at the foot of the Andean mountains designed by the Persian architect
Siamak Hariri. The Bahá’ís have the ambition to build their houses of devo-
tion as perfectly as possible and therefore use only high quality materials.
For the temple in Chile the architect had to design a building to span a 400
year life. True to tradition the Chilean Bahá’í temple has a circular layout and
nine entrances. Mounted on seismic isolation pads, the building stands 30 m
high, with an elaborate galvanized steel skeleton that supports nine torqued
sails of white alabaster and white glass panels. Each of the 2,000 cast panels
is unique, so the seismic load had to be tested for each panel. The sails con-
verge above a single open space and mezzanine at an apex 2.7 m wide.

To achieve the structure’s complex, curvilinear forms, the designers innovat-

ed in many areas: the early adoption (in 2003) of 3D computer-aided design,
3D printing, CNC fabrication; and conducted four years of materials research
to develop the cast-glass cladding conducted in collaboration with Jeff Good-
man Studio.

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1 | Fourteen years in the making,

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the eighth house was only com-
pleted last year in Santiago de
Chile

2 | Mounted on seismic isolation

pads, the building stands 30
metres high, with an elaborate
galvanized steel skeleton that
supports nine torqued sails

3 | T he Bahá’ís have the ambition

to build their houses of devotion
as perfectly as possible and
therefore use only high quality
materials

Architect | Siamak Hariri
Photos | Tiago Masrour (1),
Bahá’í World News Service (2, 3) 2

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No rust
by Holger Glinde

just algae
Access bridge, Lower Saxony

Germany’s first hot-dip galvanized steel bridge for road traffic was constructed
in 1977. It spanned the Aller at Hademstorf in Lower Saxony and replaced a
dilapidated wooden bridge built in 1942. The so-called oil bridge, was originally
built to provide access to an oil field, has now become a permanent bridge
for the public.

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The 43 m long, 3.25 m wide bridge consists of a series of tubular steel

piles, 10.5 mm thick and 470 mm in diameter. At the time, a simple
method of ramming the steel piles into the river bed was chosen as the
most cost effective way of creating a foundation for the decking. Con-
crete was poured into the piles for further reinforcement. The bridge
deck was formed from a combination of galvanized transverse and lon-
gitudinal beams bolted together using galvanized fixings. The total cost
for the bridge was 160,000 DM in 1977.

The only remedial work carried out on the bridge since its construction
has been the replacement of damaged bridge bearings in 2011 and
periodic resurfacing. There have been no issues during this period with
regards to the galvanized steelwork. The bridge has now been convert-
ed for pedestrian use. 4

During a recent inspection of the bridge by the Institut Feuerverzinken 1 | During a recent inspection 4 | Having already provided 40
in 2016, the condition of the hot dip galvanized steel sections was rated of the bridge no red rust was years of maintance free protec-
as very good. No red rust was detected, only staining and algae on the found, only staining and algae tion, galvanizimg will ensure,
piles. Coating thickness measurements on the bridge supports yielded on the piles that support the the bridge will be rust free for
thicknesses between 171 and 191 microns. At the parapet railings, bridge deck many decades to come
coating thicknesses above 110 microns were measured. Having
already provided 40 years of protection galvanizing will ensure the 2 + 3 | Germany’s first hot-dip
bridge will be rust-free for many decades. galvanized steel bridge for road
traffic was constructed in 1977

Photos | Institut Feuerverzinken

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Innovative
by Iqbal Johal

urban engineering
Octavia‘s Orchard, London 1

Take an everyday industrial use of galvanized steel, add a good dose of inspiration
and hey presto! you have Octavia’s Orchard. The orchard draws attention to the cur-
rent lack of accessible green space in urban areas and explores opportunities for both Architects | what if: projects
temporary and permanent greening of underutilised public and communal spaces. Photos | Inge Clemente

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the National Trust, Octavia Hill who, addressed problems of urban well-being and campaigned for
open spaces in London.

The project was initially commissioned as part of the Southbank Centre’s ‘Festival of Neigh-
bourhoods’ and produced in collaboration with the National Trust. Thirty-five ‘Chamberlain’ 940
litre galvanized steel bins, typically found in housing estates, were wheeled into position along
Mandela Walk at the Southbank Centre, London during summer 2013. The bins, planted with
fruit trees and meadow wildflowers,
transformed this busy commuter
route leading to Hungerford Bridge
into vibrant orchard space. During
the 4-month festival this temporary
orchard formed a spectacular green
entrance to the Royal Festival Hall,
as well as a place to picnic and linger
in the shade of the trees on bespoke
benches that also formed
part of the installation.

The orchard has now been relocated

to its permanent locations on four
housing estates in London. As part
of the project local neighbourhoods
were invited to adopt the orchard
trees for their own grounds and four
housing estates were finally selected:
Trewlaney Estate and Pembury Estate
in Hackney; Albert Barnes House in 2
Southwark and Phipps Bridge Estate in
Morden. To help install and maintain these new orchards community groups were partnered with 1 | T he orchard draws attention to
National Trust properties. Their expert gardeners provided support and training to each neigh- the current lack of accessible
bourhood. green space in urban areas

In 2014, sixteen of the mobile bins were donated and installed on Moncrieff Place off Rye Lane, 2 | T hirty-five ‘Chamberlain’
an unloved area at the entrance to Peckham Plex Cinema. The orchard with its new integrated 940 litre galvanized steel bins,
timber seating was installed over a period of two weeks with a group of local volunteers. A typically found in housing esta-
selection of fruiting trees with edible produce introduced wildlife and biodiversity to this otherwise tes, were wheeled into position
hard urban landscape that in the past was occupied by London’s market gardens. along Mandela Walk at the
Southbank Centre, London
Last year the installation was moved to the rear of Peckham Plex Cinema and now awaits its
next home. The outcome of this temporary installation intends to inform future permanent
improvements along Rye Lane.

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Delight

In 2012 the closure of the Duhamel mine signalled the end of mining in Saarland. The 30 m high landmark, also known as Saarpolygon, is a symbol
of the profound transformation experienced by the industrial region. The sculpture aims to capture the 250-year tradition of Saar coal mining and
the associated steel and energy industries. It also represents a symbol of hope for the future. Those ascending to the top via a series of platforms
are treated to magnificent views of the local landscape around the city of Saarlouis.

 Architects | Katja Pfeiffer and Oliver Sachse, Berlin

 Photo | Simon Mannweiler