Articles
| New - Copper in Harmony In this new housing development, copper is used in harmony with other quality materials to develop an urban language appropriate to its sensitive historic setting. Read more | 24-06-2010 | ||
| New - Freya's Cabin The first project using a new alloy in the UK is a symbolic lakeside shelter informed by a fairytale created by its designers Studio Weave. Read more | 23-06-2010 | ||
| New - Is Copper in Architecture Sustainable? Pia Voutilainen (Director of the Scandinavian Copper Development Association) and John Schonenberger (CEO of the European Copper Institute) demonstrate how the use of copper in architecture is consistent with the EU's 'Sustainable Consumption and Production' action plan. Read more | 22-06-2010 | ||
| New - A Landmark Hotel for Doncaster A distinctive new hotel in the centre of Doncaster, an historic town in South Yorkshire in the north of England, is the first UK project to be clad with Luvata's Nordic Green Living pre-patinated copper. Read more | 22-06-2010 | ||
| Architectural Awards Diversity with Copper Although not selected for the European Copper in Architecture Awards shortlist, these four projects generated particular interest and debate amongst the judges. They are also a further demonstration of the real diversity of building types and architectural styles where copper - in all its forms - plays a central role. Read more | 01-04-2010 | ||
| Shaping the Urban Environment The Mediacomplex 22@ project resulted from a partnership between the city of Barcelona, 22@ - an organisation for the development of new technologies - and a commercial company. Its pivotal location sees Barcelona's orthogonal grid intersect with the Avinguda Diagonal - an area with an industrial heritage. The project brings together a diversity of activities including research, teaching, production and creativity - all associated with the audiovisual world. Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Copper load of this In its latest form, the BRE Green Guide to Specification includes misleading assessments of longevity for copper facades and roofs, despite allocating high environmental performance ratings for the material. Sandy Harrison, Chairman of the Copper in Architecture Campaign, explains..... Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Experiencing Life Recent publication of the Green Guide to Specification in hard copy has revealed some misleading assessments of longevity for roofing materials, as Sandy Harrison, Chairman of the Copper in Architecture, explains..... Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Making a Statement through Design The Clip House in Madrid, Spain - designed by Bernalte-Leon y Asociados - is a highly sculptural design defined by sinuous curving bands of copper cantilevered from a vertical concrete spine and enveloping the main spaces. The design concept reflects the international lifestyle of its owner rather than making any response or concessions to its suburban setting. Internal spaces for living, work and sleep flow freely, served by top-lit circulation within the concrete spine. Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Integrating Landscape and Home The second invidual home to be shortlisted in the European Copper in Architecture Awards - the Ticino House in southern Switzerland - couldn't be more different. Davide Macullo Architetto's sensitive design responds to its beautiful rural setting and makes the most of a sunny hillside with outstanding views. Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Responding to History The Archaeology Museum of Vitoria in Spain shares a courtyard with the historic Palace of Bendana, closing off the space and replacing the backs of other buildings. The design makes extensive us of cast bronze elements to create contrasting elevational treatments. From outside, continuous vertical fins create an impenetrable wall with a few, deep-set windows, while the glazed courtyard facades are screened with a strong vertical matrix. Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| Setting the Standard for High-Density Living In Copenhagen, Denmark, the Frederikskaj Housing project makes the most of its harbour-side location with 152 light and spacious apartments overlooking the regenerated canal district. Apartment layouts are flexible, extending outside onto generous balconies, with full-height glazing maximising daylight and views. Social living is concentrated around a new canal and well-designed landscaping, creating a link to the harbour: the building literally has its feet in the water. Read more | 31-03-2010 | ||
| European Copper in Architecture Awards Awards 15 will be officially launched in September 2010. Winners of the 14th Awards were announced at a presentation ceremony in London in 2009. Read more | 29-09-2009 | ||
| European Copper Projects Shortlisted With almost 50 entries from 16 countries, the 2009 Copper in Architecture Awards revealed an exceptional diversity of projects – many not yet published – representing the very best in contemporary European architecture. Read more | 01-07-2009 | ||
| Copper Decoration and Architecture Architect Chris Hodson traces the changes in approach by designers to the use of copper as a decorative material, leading to the extensive array of architectural opportunities available today. Read more | 15-10-2008 | ||
| Green Copper In the last issue of Copper Forum (24/2008) architect Chris Hodson reported on sustainability considerations for building construction in the UK. Since then, there has been a rush of developments which impact on the environmental credentials of copper in architecture, with important lessons for other countries as well. Read more | 15-10-2008 | ||
| Copper Shaping the Future Copper is more than just green, says Sandy Harrison, chairman of the UK's Copper in Architecture campaign, as new cladding techniques have emerged, offering designers a variety of textures for their building facades. Read more | 10-10-2008 | ||
| Sustainable Copper Architecture Copper is one of our oldest architectural materials but designers are now using it as a thoroughly modern cladding and roofing medium, making the most of new surfaces and techniques. And the impressive environmental credentials of copper are proving important alongside its exciting architectural characteristics, as Sandy Harrison, Chairman of the UK's Copper in Architecture Campaign, explains. Read more | 10-10-2008 | ||
| Launch of 2009 Copper Awards The 2009 ‘European Copper in Architecture Awards’ have been launched. Architects involved with copper buildings are encouraged to enter and take advantage of this major opportunity to present their work to an international audience. Read more | 01-10-2008 | ||
| Material Gains Sandy Harrison considers the use of copper in architecture and roofing applications. Read more | 30-09-2008 | ||
| Copper awards showcase the best of European design Winners of the 2007 Copper in Architecture Awards have been announced at a presentation ceremony in London on 25 September. The Awards revealed an exceptional diversity of important buildings from around Europe – many not widely known or published – amongst the 74 entries. Read more | 25-09-2007 | ||
| Awards Showcase New European Architecture The announcement of shortlisted projects for the Copper in Architecture Awards has revealed an exceptional diversity of important buildings from around Europe – many not widely known or published – amongst the 74 entries. Read more | 31-07-2007 | ||
| Copper in Architecture Awards 13 - Shortlisted UK Entries xxx Read more | 06-07-2007 | ||
| Copper in Architecture Awards 13 - Shortlist for UK Category The 43 entries for the UK category of the Copper in Architecture Awards have now been judged and a shortlist of five drawn up. Read more | 06-07-2007 | ||
| Copper in Architecture Awards 13 - Shortlist for European Category The judges have now met to assess the 31 entries received for the European Category of this year's Copper in Architecture Awards. Read more | 04-07-2007 | ||
| Copper Envelope - Cladding Possibilities Copper is one of our oldest architectural materials and copper roofs play a distinctive role in the historic skylines of many cities. Despite this long heritage, architects today are using copper as a thoroughly modern material - particularly with a growing choice of facade treatments. Read more | 17-04-2007 | ||
| Copper Cladding Copper is one of our oldest architectural materials, traditionally used for roofing and guttering. But today’s designers are also using copper as a thoroughly modern cladding material for all building types including housing. Read more | 16-04-2007 | ||
| European Architectural Awards Launch A call for entries has been issued for the 2007 COPPER IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS – including a special award for the best European architectural projects. An entry form can be downloaded from this website. Read more | 23-08-2006 | ||
| Guide to Copper in Architecture just published The new 18 page 'Guide to Copper in Architecture' has been published, providing essential background information on all aspects of copper sheet used for roofing, cladding and other architectural applications. It includes the latest comprehensive information on environmental issues resulting from extensive European research. Read more | 02-02-2006 | ||
| European Architectural Award Winners At an event in London judges of the 2005 COPPER IN ARCHITECTURE AWARDS have announced the results or this design-led competition, which now includes two separate awards for the best recently completed buildings in the UK and in other participating European countries. Read more | 21-09-2005 | ||
| Copper Concerts Copper roofing and cladding plays a major role in the architectural composition of Scotland’s new 1200-seat Perth Concert Hall. Read more | 02-09-2005 | ||
| Copper Contrasts One of the largest new student residence schemes in Britain, designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects, includes very different styles of copper cladding on two major buildings along the ‘exposed’ public edges of its East London site. Read more | 16-08-2005 | ||
| Copper - A Long Heritage and Bright Future Although a traditional material, providing a major contribution to European city skylines for over 700 years, new technology has transformed copper into a thoroughly modern roofing and cladding material. Read more | 26-11-2003 | ||
| Copper in Architecture Awards 11 - Results The winners of the latest Copper in Architecture Awards were announced at a presentation in London. Read more | 23-11-2003 | ||
| Contemporary Copper Curve A dramatic curved copper screen is the dominant design element of Glasgow’s new, award-winning Radisson SAS Hotel. Read more | 17-07-2003 | ||
| Dublin building wins national architecture award A development of mews houses in Dublin has recently won the prestigious Copper in Architecture Award. Read more | 05-02-2003 | ||
| Copper Roofing - In Detail A substantial new technical guide, COPPER ROOFING – IN DETAIL, has just been published by ‘Copper in Architecture’ representing the copper roofing and cladding industry. Read more | 06-12-2002 | ||
| Copper - A Natural Choice Article from Museums & Heritage, Issue 3, 2002 Read more | 06-12-2002 | ||
| Winning Project at Newhams Row Set in one of South London's historic quarters, this open-plan office building is a cubic form consisting of two interlocking L-shaped volumes. Read more | 26-10-2002 |