ECCS EUROPEAN STEEL DESIGN AWARDS 2007

Outstanding design in steel construction emphasizes the many advantages of steel in construction, production, economy and architecture.
The European Steel Design Awards are given by the European Convention for Constructional Steelwork (ECCS) every two years to encourage the creative and outstanding use of steel in architecture and construction. The 2007 Award winning projects of 19 European countries were presented to an international audience in Luxembourg on September 13th, 2007.


Austria • Zlote Tarasy atriumroof, Warsaw (Poland) -> See the description and pictures
Owner: ING Real Estate
Architects: Jerde Partnership International (design), Epstein Sp. z o.o. (execution)
Engineers: IG Bau Ingenieure, Zenkner & Handel (structure), Ove Arup & Partners Poland (contract)
Steelwork Contractors: Waagner-Biro AG (www.waagner-biro.at)

Belgium • Gustave-Flaubert bridge , Rouen (France) -> See description and pictures
Owner: Ministère de l’Equipement, des Transports et du
Logement represented by the Préfecture de Seine-Maritime
Architect: Aymeric Zublena
Engineer: VPÚ Deco Praha A.S.
Steelwork Contractors: Victor Buyck Steel Construction (www.buyck.be), Eiffel CM (www.eiffel.fr)

Czech Republic • Pedestrian bridge across D8 highway -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Reditelství Silnic A Dálnic CR
Architects: Iveta Torkoniaková, VPÚ Deco Praha A.S.
Engineers: Vít Hoznour, Václav Mach, VPÚ Deco Praha A.S.
Steelwork Contractors: Firesta-Fiser, Rekonstrukce, Stavby A.S.

Denmark • Fiberline Composites factory, Fuen -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Fiberline Composites A/S
Architects: KHR arkitekter AS
Engineers: Strunge & Hartvigsen
Steelwork Contractors: J. Langkjar Stålbyg A/S

M. PerlmutterFinland • Kamppi Centre, Helsinki -> See the description and pictures
Owners: SRV Group Plc
Architects: Juhani Pallasmaa (commercial centre, Narinkkatori square and public outdoor areas), Helin&Co (offices, commercial floors in Urho Kekkonen-block), Marja-Riitta Norri (apartments),
ARX (Tennispalatsinaukio square)
Engineers: Aaro Kohonen Oy (structural design)
Steelwork Contractors: Normek Oy, Ruukki (Rautaruukki Oyj)

France • Simone-de-Beauvoir footbridge, Paris -> See the description and picture
Owner: Ville de Paris
Steelwork Contractors: Eiffel CM (www.eiffel.fr), Joseph Paris
Engineers: RFR
Architect: Feichtinger Architectes

Germany • Multi-storey car park across A8 motorway, Stuttgart -> See the description and pictures
Owners: Projektgesellschaft Neue Messe GmbH & Co.KG
Architects: Wulf & Partner Freie Architekten BDA
Engineers: Leonhard, Andrä und Partner GmbH
Steelwork Contractors: Donges Stahlbau GmbH

D. VicarioItaly • Oval” Olympic speed ice skating arena, Turin -> See the description and pictures
Owners: Agenzia Torino 2006, co-financing of the Municipalità of Turin
Steelwork Contractors: Costruzioni Cimolai Armando SPA
Engineer: Buro Happold Ltd, MSC Associatti S.r.l.
Architect: Studio Zoppini Associati HOK Sport Ltd

ArcelorMittalLuxembourg • Centennial Pavilion, Esch-sur-Alzette -> See the description and pictures
Owner: ArcelorMittal
Architects: EMBT – Énric Miralles Benedetta, Tagliabue Arquitectes Associats (design), Moreno Architectes (execution)
Engineers: InCA
Steelwork Contractors: Stahlbau Queck Düren GmbH, GDCI-Rieu, Tall i Soldadura Calaf SL

R. HoekstraThe Netherlands • Hoge Bridge, Maastricht -> See the description and pictures
Owner: University of Utrecht, Divisie Bouw & Techniek
Architects : Dokarchitecten (Atelier Zeinstra Van der Pol bv + Blue Architects Amsterdam)
Engineers: Pieters Bouwtechniek BV
Steelwork Contractors: Hollandia B.V.

DRNorway • Papirbredden, Drammen -> See the description and pictures
Owners: Papirbredden Eiendom AS
Architects: LPO arkitektur & design AS
Engineers: Hill Statik AB
Steelwork Contractors: Contiga AB

MartiferPortugal • Francisco Sa Carneiro Airport -> See the description and pictures
Owner: ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal SA
Architects: Arq. João Carlos Ferreira Leal
Engineers: Tal Projecto – Projectos, Estudos e, Serviços de Engenharia, Lda
Steelwork Contractors: Martifer – Construções Metalomecânicas SA, Socometal - Construções Metálicas, SA

Romania • Tower Center International, Bucharest -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Tower Center International Ltd.
Architects: Westfourth Architecture, P.C.
Engineers: Britt Ltd
Steelwork Contractors: Unger Stahlbau ES.M.B.H

KambicSlovenia • TRIP or Trimo Research - Innovative submarine shiP, Trebnje-> See the description and pictures
Owner: Trimo d. d.
Architects: Princic & Partners
Engineers: Trimo d. d.
Steelwork Contractors: Trimo d.d.

Spain • New terminal area of Madrid-Barajas airport -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Aena (Aeropuertos Españoles y Nagevacion Aérea)
Architects: Estudio Lamela, Richard Rogers Partnership
Engineer: Anthony Hunt Associates (main structure), TPS with Otep (structure), HCA (structure), Arup (main façade)
General contractor: Construcciones y Estructuras Metálicas, SA
Steelwork Contractor: Horta Coslada Construcciones Metálicas

Sweden • Floating roof, Vällingby Centre, Stockholm -> See the description and pictures
Owner: AB Svenska Bostäder
Architects: KHR Rundquist arkitekter
Engineers: WSP Byggprojektering
Steelwork Contractors: Dem-Verk, Normek, VSAB

Switzerland • Center Paul Klee, Bern -> See the description and pictures

Owner: Maurice E. and Martha Müller Foundation
Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop

Engineers: Ove Arup and Partners International Ltd.
Steelwork Contractors: Zwahlen & Mayr (arches), Tuchschmid AG (façade)

Turkey• Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport International Terminal and car park -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Tav Izmir A.S.
Architects: Yakup Hazan Mimarlik Ltd. Sti.
Engineers: Tesem Ltd. Sti.
Steelwork Contractors: IC Ictas A.S.

United Kingdom • Royal Air Force Museum, Cosford -> See the description and pictures
Owner: Royal Air Force Museum
Architects: Feilden Clegg Bradley LLP
Engineers: Michael Barclay Partnership LLP
Steelwork Contractors: S H Structures Ltd

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