1. Edition 105

Edition 105

Apr 2010

  1. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre
  2. Mt Franklin Visitors Shelter
  3. Foxground House
  4. NSW Government Service Centre
  5. North Adelaide Terrace
  6. Lonsdale Street Adaptive Commercial Development
The front cover of Edition 105

Editorial information

Welcome to STEEL PROFILE® #105

For the past three decades STEEL PROFILE® has tracked the accomplishments of Australia's foremost steel inspired architects. Over that time, the magazine has seen many changes, but one constant has been our relationship with architects, which is fundamental to ensuring that the finest examples of steel-based architecture reach our pages.

As the Principal Corporate Partner of the Australian Institute of Architects, we know many architects will soon be submitting their projects to the 2010 National Architecture Awards program. We ask that any appropriate steel-related projects be also submitted for consideration in STEEL PROFILE®.

We trust you will enjoy the issue.

Manu Siitonen
BlueScope Steel Editor

BlueScope Steel Editors

Manu Siitonen, Kristin Camery

Managing Editor

Associate Editor

Contributing Writers

Rachael Bernstone, Rob Gillam, Toby Horrocks, Peter Hyatt, Mimi Kos, Paul McGillick

Contributing Photographers

Ben Wrigley, Peter Bennetts, Peter Hyatt, Louis Laybourne Smith School of Architecture and Design, Paul Bradshaw, Tyrone Branigan, Michael Downes

Art Director

STEEL PROFILE® has established an editorial advisory panel to ensure that only projects of the highest calibre are selected for publication. The panellists are:

A photo of Adam Haddow

Adam Haddow

Adam is an elected Councillor of the NSW chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects and a director of SJB Architects in inner-city Sydney.

He was awarded the 40th Anniversary Churchill Fellowship in 2006, to study alternatives to conventional models of urban design.

More than anything, he loves to design and construct buildings.

A photo of Frank Stanisic

Frank Stanisic

Stanisic Associates founder Frank Stanisic is a Sydney-based architect and urbanist.

His work is fuelled by an evolving interest in the diagram and frame as a basis for architectural invention, and the aesthetics of permeability.

Frank's projects have won numerous awards including Australian Institute of Architects' Special Jury, Wilkinson, Aaron Bolot and Frederick Romberg.

A photo of Daniel Griffin

Daniel Griffin

Joint winner of the 2008 COLORBOND® Steel Biennale Prize, Daniel works for McBride Charles Ryan Architects and is currently teaching architecture at the University of Melbourne.

His Award-winning architectural thesis at RMIT - where he is establishing a Humanitarian department - examined the urbanisation of Palestinian refugee camps.

Every project is different and not all products are suitable for all applications, projects and environments. Some products may perform better than others in certain applications and conditions. You should confirm the suitability of particular products for your project by contacting the supplier directly and by obtaining information and advice specific to your circumstances.

BlueScope generally recommends the use of COLORBOND® steel or ZINCALUME® steel for the majority of external cladding applications. BlueScope recommends routine preventative maintenance for eaves and other “unwashed areas” of structures that may not be regularly cleaned by rainfall. For information about product maintenance, including preventative maintenance, please call BlueScope on 1800 753 658. To determine whether a BlueScope warranty may be available for use of a product in your particular project, please visit bluescopesteel.com.au/warranties or call BlueScope on 1800 753 658.

BlueScope, COLORBOND®, ZINCALUME®, XLERPLATE®, XLERPLATE LITE® and ® colour names are registered trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited. ™ colour names are trademarks of BlueScope Steel Limited.