Weald and Downland Gridshell

Weald and Downland Gridshell

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building_name=Weald and Downland Gridshell



caption=The Gridshell building
building_type=Museum
architectural_style=
structural_system=Gridshell
location=London, England
completion_date=2002
main_contractor=
architect=Edward Cullinan Architects
structural_engineer=Buro Happold
services_engineer=Buro Happold
quantity_surveyor=
other_designers=|

The Weald and Downland Gridshell (2002) is a building designed by Buro Happold and Edward Cullinan Architects for the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum: it was a runner-up for the Stirling Prize in 2002. The building is a structural wooden gridshell, constructed of oak sourced from Normandy. Before constructing the Gridshell, members of Buro Happold and the Cullinan practice-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.

Awards

The project has won the following awards:

* RIBA Regional Architecture Award 2002.
* Runner-up for the RIBA Stirling Prize 2003.
* IStructE David Alsop Commendation 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.

External links

* [http://www.burohappold.com Buro Happold Engineers]
* [http://www.edwardcullinanarchitects.com/ Edward Cullinan Architects] .
* [http://www.architectureweek.com/2003/0129/building_2-2.html Architecture Week article]
* [http://www.wealddown.co.uk/downland-gridshell-project%20history.htm#design%20team Weald and Downland Website]


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