19 March 2007

CELEBRATION OF STEEL

While not strictly a work of architecture the Sydney Harbour Bridge is an example of the practical and aesthetically pleasing aspects of steel. The 75th anniversary shows how a well designed structure can become an important cultural icon. Interesting footage can be seen at The Age
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Introduction

I passed this site just after Christmas on my push bike. At first glance it appeared to be an ubiquitous portal frame. However the shining relfections from the frame signalled that it was different. The portal frame was not your normal hot rolled steel UB section but cold rolled. The type you usually see in those kit garages and barns, but this spans 20m!