| Barcelona Coastal Curtain Wall |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the stainless steel exterior found on the Mapfre Office Tower in Barcelona, Spain, built in 1992 for the Olympics Games. The structure is located right on Barcelona’s coast meaning high levels of sea salt and moisture in the air make the area highly corrosive. Locally produced EN grade 1.4401 (type 316) was used together with high efficiency glass to create a distinctive look but also for durability. The study contains information and images describing on the stainless steel element, the design criteria and the performance of the finished product since construction. Also presented is a stainless steel selection criteria which uses the case study as an example, it considers: environment, salt exposure, weather, design and maintenance.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En Es |
| Building Envelopes in Stainless Steel |
| Description | This resource is series of case studies around the world of different stainless steel building envelopes (facades and roofs). It contains information, structural drawings and images that focus on the stainless steel elements. The design, grade and finish specification and construction method are also described. Examples are featured from residential, research, education, administration and commercial buildings and leisure centres. From this selection of buildings, the grades used are: EN 1.4401, 1.4404, 1.4306 and 1.4301.
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| Date | 2004 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv |
| Cité Barbusse and Cité de la Motte Housing Estates in Aubervilliers |
| Description | This resource is a case study on two housing estates that were renovated with stamped stainless steel facade panels. It contains technical information, structural drawings and images that focus mainly on the stainless steel elements, describing the design criteria, the construction and the overall look after construction. In this project the panels were made to various lengths to accommodate the building variations. They demonstrate good insulation against noise, heat and cold and have aesthetically transformed the estates.
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| Date | 2002 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | En Fr |
| Erasmus Metro Station in Brussels |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the Erasmus Metro Station in Brussels. The study contains technical information, structural drawings and images that focus on the stainless steel elements, describing the design criteria and method, the construction and the finished product after construction. The station has a fiberglass membrane roof supported by stainless steel cables and fixings which connect to the primary steel structure. Stainless steel mesh (grade 1.4404) also forms the inward curving side panel façade and the station furniture.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | De En Fr Nl |
| Hong Kong Building Exteriors and Railways |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the stainless steel exterior found on the Cheung Kong Centre in Hong Kong, built in 1999. The structure is located less than 1.6km from the harbor. Therefore it is exposed to sea salt in the air and rain, making the area highly corrosive. EN grade 1.4401 (type 316) was used for the wall panels with a fine No. 4 finish in order to ensure a unique look that possessed high durability. Rain and regular maintenance cleaning ensures contaminants and dirt is removed. The study contains information and images describing the stainless steel elements, design criteria and performance of the finished product since construction. Also presented is a stainless steel selection criteria which uses the case study as an example, it considers: environment, salt exposure, weather, design and maintenance.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En Es |
| Milan Building Exterior |
| Description | One of Italy's leading engineering firms, Torno Internationale SpA, asked the design firm Dante Benini & Partners to renovate their existing Milan, Italy offices and to design a new adjoining office building. The modernisation of the existing 1960's eight-story building was completed in 2002 and includes a seven-story, micro-perforated, Type 316 stainless steel trapezoidal screen that conceals communication grids and walkways on the northeast side of the building.
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| Date | July 2009 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En |
| Minneapolis Stainless Steel Exterior Wall Panels and Window Frames |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the stainless steel exterior found on the Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum in Minneapolis, USA. The structure is located on a major road bridge where deicing salts are used making the area highly corrosive. EN grade 1.4401 (type 316) was used for the wall panels and window frames with a smooth No. 4 finish in order to ensure a unique look that possessed high durability and required little to no maintenance. The vertical finish grain orientation makes it easy for natural rain washing to remove salt. The study contains information and images describing on the stainless steel elements, design criteria and performance of the finished product since construction. Also presented is a stainless steel selection criteria which uses the case study as an example, it considers: environment, salt exposure, weather, design and maintenance.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En Es |
| New Zealand Coastal Building Exterior |
| Description | Wellington is New Zealand's capital, cultural center and a haven for nature enthusiasts. Most of the city is located on a narrow 2km wide strip of land between a beautiful ocean harbor and rolling green hills. Completed in 1983, Wellington Convention Center adjoins the harbor. The architect for the building used concrete and Type 316 stainless steel for window mullions and curved roof panels.
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| Date | July 2009 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En |
| Rio de Janeiro Building Exterior |
| Description | VIVO's new headquarters in Rio de Janeiro was completed in 2005. The three-story building was designed by the Brazilian architecture firm Edo Rocha. Two different stainless steel finishes were used for the façade.
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| Date | July 2009 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En |
| Sao Paulo Building Exterior |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the stainless steel exterior found in the new South American headquarters in Sao Paulo, Brazil, built in 2002. The structure is located 80km from the coast but due to pollution emissions, the area is still considered severe for corrosion levels. EN grade 1.4401 (type 316) was used with 3 different smooth finishes: a black electrochemically coloured, a coined cambric finish and a polished finish. Regular washing is assumed. The study contains information and images describing the stainless steel element, design criteria and performance of the finished product since construction. Also presented is a stainless steel selection criteria which uses the case study as an example, it considers: environment, salt exposure, weather, design and maintenance.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En Es |
| Singapore Roofing |
| Description | This resource is a case study on stainless steel roofing in Singapore built in 1999. It contains information and images that focus on the stainless steel elements, describing the design criteria and method, the construction and the performance of the finished product after construction. The process of grade selection is discussed, considering environment, salt exposure, weather, design and maintenance. The Singapore Turf Club, which is in a coastal location and exposed to urban pollution, used grade 1.4401 and 2D finish for a curved roof, entrance canopy and walkway covers. The roof used 6m wide undulating sections and allows for maintenance walkways that double for gutters.
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| Date | 2006 |
| Provider | IMOA |
| Download | En Es |
| Sony Centre in Berlin |
| Description | This resource is a case study on the Sony Centre in Potsdamer in Berlin. It contains information, structural drawings and images that focus on the stainless steel element, describing the design criteria, the construction and the finished product after construction. Within the large complex, a standing seam roof of matt, abrasion-blasted stainless steel (grade 1.4404) protects an old hotel. The IMAX cinema is clad with stainless steel mesh wire and bars. The recurring façade element throughout the complex is stainless steel sheet (grade 1.4401) which is finely polished and brushed. Narrow bands of stainless steel sheets separate the storey height glass panels and stainless steel fixing points create structural connections between the glazing and the uprights in the frame.
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| Date | 2003 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | De En |
| Stainless Steel Facades |
| Description | This resource is a series of case studies demonstrating good use of stainless steel as exterior cladding on structures all over the world. Examples have been chosen to illustrate the different application in different environments. The structures are categorized ‘Education and Research’, ‘Museums and Galleries’, ‘Administration and Commercial Buildings’ and ‘Industrial Structures’. Each case study provides information and images describing the structure with particular detail on the function, benefits and dimensions of the stainless steel element. Also available on CDROM.
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| Date | 2002 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv |
| Stainless Steel for Roofing |
| Description | This resource is collection of case studies demonstrating the application of stainless steel for roofing. The case studies are classified under 8 categories - Museums, Education establishments, Churches, Residential buildings, Sports facilities, Catering facilities, Administration buildings and Industrial structures. Each case study describes the stainless steel element in the structure, noting the design criteria, product form and finish used. Structural drawings of the stainless steel element are also given.
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| Date | 2002 |
| Provider | Euro Inox |
| Download | De En Es Fi Fr It Nl Pl Sv |
| Stainless Steels for Building Exteriors |
| Description | This resource is a series of 15 case studies that demonstrate stainless steel exteriors. Each case study provides images with the grade, finish and construction details of the exterior stainless steel element. Building categories include hospital, science centre, museum, rail maintenance facility, space needle, sports complex, diplomatic chancery, bank, and union hall.
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| Date | 1984 |
| Provider | Nickel Institute |
| Download | En |
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