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College André Maurois
One of the driving forces in French school design and redesign has been the disastrous fire at the College Edouard Pailleron in 1973.Built to a mid century pattern common to many schools throughout the country, it was of lightweight steel construction with no fire protection. The fire spread rapidly through voids and 20 people died of whom 16 were children. There were more than 1,000 schools in the country built in a similar way, of which 57 used the exact same technique. These became known as Paillerons and were, quite rightly, slated for improvement or replacement.
Architect Dubosc & Associés Location Limoges - France Company involved ArcelorMittal Website http://www.arcelormittal.com -
Steinbauer Performance Headquarters
The new home of STEINBAUER Performance reflects the company’s vision of itself as an innovative and independent organisation. STEINBAUER designs and manufactures electronic components and modules which increase the power and torque available to vehicles ranging from passenger cars to heavy-duty equipment. The company’s products are truly cutting-edge and applicable to vehicles from almost any manufacturer.
Architect Architekturbüro ARKADE ZT GmbH Location Wartberg (Austria) Company involved voestalpine, Domico Website www.voestalpine.com/colofer -
Ferrari World
One design issue that was never in question at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi was the colour of the roof cladding. Ferrari red was the only colour under discussion for this giant building whose roof, splatted like an outsize starfish onto Yas Island, apparently mimics the double-curvature of the side elevation of a Ferrari GT.
Architect Benoy Location Abu Dhabi - UAE Company involved Euramax Coated Products Website http://www.euramax.eu