Edition 134 Projects
Editorial information
Welcome to STEEL PROFILE® Magazine Edition 134
In this issue, we’re proud to showcase a diverse collection of projects that demonstrate the beauty, strength and versatility of steel. From major public works to a modest coastal retreat, each project reflects steel’s evolving role in contemporary architecture – not just in form and function but in its ability to respond to place, purpose and people.
Once considered a purely industrial material, steel has become a canvas for creativity – a design medium that can be coloured, rolled, folded, cut and curved into sculptural architectural forms. This edition celebrates steel’s transformation at the hands of those who shape it into something exceptional – architects and designers who bring depth, nuance and narrative to their work.
As always, STEEL PROFILE® places architects’ creativity front and centre. In addition to the five feature projects, we’re honoured to share insights from Ben Peake of Carter Williamson and Jennie Officer and Trent Woods of Officer Woods Architects — the acclaimed practice behind the award-winning Spinifex Hill Project Space, recipient of the 2024 COLORBOND® Award for Steel Architecture.
We’re always looking for stand-out projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible with steel. If you have a project you’d like us to consider for a future edition, we’d love to hear from you.
In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the carefully curated projects in STEEL PROFILE® Edition 134, each offering a glimpse into the innovative thinking and creative vision behind them. And explore previous editions for more inspiration.
BlueScope managing editor
Michelle Gissel
BlueScope managing editor
Michelle Gissel
Editor
Deborah Cooke
Design director
Richard McArdle
Designers
Emily Boulton and Megan McPhail
Contributing writers
Contributing photographers
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