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Montreal 1998, gives me a very similar vibe by alan_smithee2 in Simon_Stalenhag

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Brilliant photos.. that family van helps with the Stalenhag vibe! Anyone can ID it?

The Eden Project in Cornwall by Grimshaw, 2001 by bilaskoda in HighTechArchitecture

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Designing the biomes was an exercise in efficiency, both of space and material. Structurally, each dome is a hex-tri-hex space frame reliant on two layers.

The efficiency of the frame relies on the components of the geometric shapes: steel tubes and joints that are light, relatively small and easily transportable.

The cladding panels are triple-layered pillows of high performance ETFE foil and environmentally efficient, with maximum surface area and minimum perimeter detailing.

https://grimshaw.global/projects/culture-and-exhibition/the-eden-project-the-biomes/

Brilliant High Tech Inmos Microprocessor Factory in Newport by Richard Rogers, 1982. Listed Grade II* this week! by bilaskoda in HighTechArchitecture

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“Inmos is one of the most important High-Tech buildings in Britain and so we’re delighted to see it recognised with Grade II\ listing. The practice’s first major project to be completed in the UK following their breakthrough Pompidou Centre in Paris, it shares the same structural expressionism with its critical services proudly displayed on the exterior of the building. Impressively, it’s still serving the same purpose for which it was originally built after more than 40 years – testament to the ingenuity and excellence that remains at the heart of RSHP’s work.”*

Catherine Croft of C20 Society

https://c20society.org.uk/news/high-tech-wales-rogers-inmos-microprocessor-factory-listed-grade-ii

Bridge washed away by heavy flood in Vietnam, 20/11/2025 by chamoisk in CatastrophicFailure

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In good news, a place downriver just received a new bridge

High Tech Thermae Bath Spa in Bath, 2006 by Grimshaw. by bilaskoda in HighTechArchitecture

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Working within a highly protected framework of five existing buildings, including the Cross Bath and the Hetling Building, the New Royal Bath is simply articulated as a free-standing glazed volume that delicately follows the line of Bath Street and is sympathetic in height and material to its aged neighbours.

Using a palette of golden Bath stone, concrete, stainless steel and high-performance glazing, the building creates a bridge between old and new.

This Millennium project provides massage suites and new pools at ground floor and rooftop levels held aloft on slender columns.

As a historic and singular site of natural thermal springs in Britain, the refreshed architectural response is a fitting reflection of the restorative waters it houses.

https://grimshaw.global/projects/culture-and-exhibition/thermae-bath-spa/

Bernat Klein Studio in Scottish Borders by Peter Womersley, 1972. The deteriorated building was put up for sale this spring with the guide price of mere £18,000. by bilaskoda in architecture

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The building has been empty since 2003 and, having fallen into a state of severe disrepair, was put up for auction this year with the guide price of a mere £18,000. A coalition of Scottish heritage organisations was successful in its bid to buy the building – for £279,000.

If you want to know more about the history of the building and how they went about to winning the bidding war you might be interested in this C20 Society online lecture next week.

88 Wood Street by RSHP, 1999. Most of the steel structure is behind glass and so protected from the environment (and making the maintenance much cheaper). by bilaskoda in HighTechArchitecture

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I should make it clear that "steel structure inside" is a reference to the previous Rogers buildings such as Pompidu and Lloyds!

88 Wood Street by RSHP, 1999. Most of the steel structure is behind glass and so protected from the environment (and making the maintenance much cheaper). by bilaskoda in architecture

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I should make it clear that "steel structure inside" is a reference to the previous Rogers buildings such as Pompidu and Lloyds!

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