SSDA 2011
A sculpture inspired by the artist's crouching body is one of four Award winning entries in this year’s Structural Steel Design Awards. Other new structures receiving Awards are the American Express Community Stadium in Brighton, Cannon Place, London and the Marks & Spencer Distribution Facility at ProLogis Park in Bradford.
American Express Community Stadium, Brighton
Cannon Place, Cannon Street Station, London
Exposure, Lelystad, The Netherlands
Marks & Spencer Distribution Facility, ProLogis Park, Bradford
Commendations and Certificates of Merit
| Architect | KSS |
| Concept designers | Webb Yates Engineers Hemsley Orrell Partnership |
| Structural engineer | SKM (Europe) Ltd. |
| Steelwork contractor | Watson Steel Structures Ltd (Severfield-Rowen Plc.) |
| Main contractor | Buckingham Group Contracting Ltd. |
| Client | Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club |
Judges comment
This provides a long-awaited home for Brighton & Hove Albion, with community facilities.
A large structure, with curving roof and main trusses, sits comfortably into the rolling South Downs. The blue translucent roof shows off the well executed roof steelwork.
A well conceived and executed steelwork project, demonstrating close and effective cooperation in the team, bringing success for client and public.
| Architect | Foggo Associates |
| Structural engineer | Foggo Associates |
| Steelwork contractor | Watson Steel Structures Ltd (Severfield-Rowen Plc.) |
| Main contractor | Laing O'Rourke |
| Client | Hines |
Judges Comment
This City site has a busy rail terminus, an Underground station and extensive archaeology!
The structural design has only four principal locations for foundations and supports. The façade structure is loadbearing, contributing to the support of the upper floors, onto four massive trunnion columns expressed externally.
The structural concept was heroic, the appearance is striking, and the site constraints were remarkable. A huge challenge, outstandingly well answered with steelwork.
| Artist | Antony Gormley Studio |
| Structural engineer | Haskoning Nederland BV |
| Steelwork contractor | Had-Fab Ltd |
| Main contractor | Had-Fab Ltd |
| Client | Municipality of Lelystad |
Judges comment
A remarkable structural steelwork sculpture inspired by the artist’s own crouching body.
The immensely complex arrangement of hundreds of galvanized angle sections, precisely as required by the artist and structural designer, was fabricated in modules for transport and erection.
The challenge facing the steelwork contractor was enormous.This exciting work became a ‘labour of love’ for the whole team, who have achieved a high profile tour-de-force.
| Architect | Stephen George & Partners |
| Structural engineer | BWB Consulting |
| Steelwork contractor | Barrett Steel Buildings Ltd. |
| Main contractor | Winvic Construction |
| Client | ProLogis Developments Ltd. |
Judges comment
This state-of-the-art warehouse and distribution centre, meticulously planned and designed, was erected in 12 weeks.
The exterior conceals the sophistication of the engineering design, fabrication and erection for economy and speed. The extremely slender columns, at wide spacing, soar upwards to support a very light curved roof, avoiding valley drainage. Rooflights allow daylight to fill the cathedral-like space.
The steelwork is outstandingly light, and may well become a benchmark for such projects.
Commendations
ExCeL Phase 2, Royal Victoria Docks, London
The Hauser Forum, Cambridge
The St. Botolph Building, London
River Suir Bridge, N25 Waterford Bypass
The Rose Bowl, Southampton
Certificates of Merit
New Cross Gate Flyover, East London Line
2010 Festival of Speed Sculpture, Goodwood
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