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Copper in Architecture - Introduction

Copper in Architecture is part of the European Copper in Architecture Campaign, promoted by Copper Development Association and participating copper fabricators. This site is intended to provide a wide range of information on the architectural uses of copper sheet, appropriate at all stages of the building design and construction process - as well as for educational and CPD purposes.

Browse this website for information and visit www.copperconcept.org, the largest repository of copper architecture projects in the world, a natural starting point for designers seeking inspiration about the wider use of copper in architecture.

European Copper in Architecture Awards

The European Copper in Architecture Awards promote and reward excellence in design by architects. The latest competition, Awards 16, has just been launched. All entries must be for recently completed buildings (between May 2011 and May 2013) and incorporate cladding, roofing or other architectural elements of copper or copper alloys, such as bronze or brass.

Download entry form giving full details of how to submit your entry.

View previous award winners

 

Bronze Cycladic Sculpture

Aerial Tour of London Architecture

Take an aerial tour of contemporary copper architecture in London, featuring projects by award-winning architects (with soundtrack):

  • Unicorn Theatre
  • Peter Harrison Observatory
  • Hilton London Tower Bridge
  • Portcullis House
  • Brewery Square
  • Queen Mary's College

To download the aerial footage click here.

 

Copper Projects in ‘Google-Earth’

Many of the copper projects entered into the Copper in Architecture Awards have been tagged in Google Earth. If you want to visit a particular project, the tagged projects will give you the location and directions.

To discover the tagged projects click here.

 

 


Copper projects on Google Earth

Copper for Sustainable Buildings Animation

Click on the image to see how copper is used in sustainable buildings, internally and externally.

(Best viewed full screen.)

Test your knowledge of copper by taking the quiz.

 

 

copper for sustainable buildings animation

Copper Forum Magazine

Order your free subscription of the European Copper in Architecture Campaign magazine, Copper Forum, published twice a year and featuring news and articles about copper in architecture. You can also order the magazine for a colleague.

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