The Adziogol Lighthouse

The Adziogol Lighthouse by Vladimir Schuchov. Photography by Matt Bridgestock.

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Academic Bookshop

Academic Bookshop, by Alvar Aalto, at Helsinki, Finland, 1962 to 1969. 
Photo by Donald Corner and Jenny Young, PCD.2350.1012.1143.49. © Donald Corner and Jenny Young, available from Artifice Images

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Aalto Studio

Aalto Studio, by Alvar Aalto, at Munkkiniemi, Helsinki, Finland, 1954 to 1956. 
Photo by Claudio Divizia. © Claudio Divizia, available from Artifice Images

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Aachen Cathedral

Aachen Cathedral, by unknown, at Aachen, Germany , 792 to 805. 
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Aachen Cathedral Commentary 

"Construction of this Palatine chapel, with its octogonal basilica and cupola, began between 790 and 800 under the Emperor Charlemagne. Originally inspired by eastern churches of the Roman Empire, splendid facings were added in the Middle Ages. "

— UNESCO

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A. E. G. High Tension Factory

A. E. G. High Tension Factory, by Peter Behrens, at Berlin, Germany, 1910. 

Photo by Claudio Divizia. © Claudio Divizia, available from Artifice Images

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88 Wood Street

88 Wood Street, by Richard Rogers, at London, England, 1993 to 2001. 
Photo by Claudio Divizia. © Claudio Divizia, available from Artifice Images

88 Wood Street Commentary 

"With its unapologetic modern facade, the building combines a jagged profile in an elegant concrete frame that is braced by gunmetal gray and stainless steel rods oozing an airy spirit full of honesty but not lacking in bravado."

— Don Barker, ArchitectureWeek No. 50, 2001.0516, pD1.1

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30 St Mary Axe

30 St Mary Axe, by Norman Foster, at London, England, UK, 2000 to 2004. 
Photo by Vladimir Paperny. © Vladimir Paperny, available from Artifice Images

30 St Mary Axe Commentary 

Said to be London's first environmentally sustainable skyscraper.

"Windows in the lightwells open automatically to augment the air conditioning system with natural ventilation, an occurrence anticipated to save energy for up to 40% of the year. 

"The floorplans are shaped like flowers, with a circular perimeter indented by 6 triangular light courts. The indentations remain a constant size at each level, while the space between them diminishes. 

"The floor plan is rotated for each successive floor, creating a series of spiraling 5-storey atria that stretch the full height of the building."

— Emporis, Inc.

Details

Winner of the 2004 RIBA Stirling Prize for Architecture.

41 floors. Height 180 m (590 ft) 

Architect                                    Foster and Partners 
Structural Engineering             Ove Arup & Partners 
MEP Engineering                      Hilson Moran Partnership Ltd. 
Interior Designer                      Benett Interior Design 
Lighting Consultant                  Speirs and Major Associates 
Acoustics Consultant                Sandy Brown Associates LLP 
Elevator Consultant                 Van Deusen & Associates 
Facade Consultant                    Emmer Pfenninger Partner AG 
Security System Consultant    Videf Security Management Ltd. 
Wind Surveyor                          Rowan Williams Davies & Irwin Inc. 
Developer                                  Swiss Re 
General Contractor                   Skanska UK 
Project Management                RWG Associates 
Real-estate Agent                     DTZ Debenham Tie Leung 
Elevator Supplier                      KONE United Kingdom 
Facade Maintenance System Suppliers Lalesse Gevelliften BV, B. Teupen Maschinenbau GmbH 

Facade Supplier                        Schmidlin (UK) Ltd.

Steel Suppliers                          Hollandia BV, Victor Buyck Steel Construction NV

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