Weald and Downland Gridshell

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[edit] Introduction

The Weald and Downland Gridshell (2002) is a building designed by Buro Happold[1] and Edward Cullinan Architects[2].

The Weald and Downland Gridshell is probably Edward Cullinan Architects most well known building, and was a runner-up for the Stirling Prize in 2002. The building is a structural wooden gridshell, constructed with local timber.

Before constructing the Gridshell, members of Buro Happold and the Cullinan practise built a prototype during their own time on weekends. This was also a self supporting gridshell, and was used as a temporary entrance canopy on the Pompidou Centre.

[edit] Awards

The project has won the following awards:

  • RIBA Regional Architecture Award 2002.
  • Runner-up for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2003.
  • British Construction Industry Awards 2002. Winner of the Small Project category.
  • American Institute of Architects, Excellence in Design Award 2003.
  • Civic Trust Award for outstanding contribution to the quality and appearance of the environment.
  • Sussex Heritage Trust 2003. Winner Commercial and Industrial Category.
  • Wood Awards 2003. Gold Award Winner.
  • Wood Awards 2003. Structural Category Winner.
  • European Wood Facade Contest Award given by the Nordic Timber Council.

[edit] External Links

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