The Dublin Spire
Materials: |
Stainless Steel & Bronze |
Date: |
2003 |
Architect: |
Ian Ritchie |
Bronze base 7 metre diameter circular cast and manufactured by Westleys Ltd
Foundry, Cradley Heath, England and chemically patinated to a
dark earth colour by Bronze Restorations to contrast with the qualities of
the steel.
Now today as we enter the 21st century this alloy is becoming even more popular
with architects and designers as they develop new ways of cladding buildings.
A fine example of this work as we enter the 21st century is the new
Parliamentary Building, Portcullis House, which was officially opened by the
Queen on 27 February 2001. This prestigious building is a wonderful example of
a 5000 year old refined material in ever greater demand to this day.
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