Stairway to heaven

Article Abstract:

Thomas Heatherwick has designed a staircase as part of the refurbishment of the pedestrian area outside the Laing Art Gallery in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The staircase has a central, helical core beam twisting down to ground level. It uses 840 individual sheets of 18mm Canadian Douglas Fir plywood.

Contracts, Buildings and facilities, Heatherwick, Thomas, Staircases

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The international panel beaters

Article Abstract:

Structural insulated panel systems are used successfully in North America and Scandinavia within the building industry. These systems, which are described, could soon be used in the United Kingdom as an American company prepares to manufacture them here in 2001.

United Kingdom, Housing, Building materials

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A rhapsody in blue

Article Abstract:

The design of a public square in Newcastle, UK, by artist Thomas Heatherwick is discussed. The influence of American architect James Wines on the artist and the novel use of blue resin tiles to provide flooring and seating is described.

Public works, Public spaces, Public art

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