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Advances and innovations in architecture are influenced decisively by new material solutions and technologies, and this is reflected in recent developments with respect to the cladding of buildings. Sixteen various projects, which each address this subject in their own individual way are examined through plans and photographs. Projects featured include: Tschumi's Vacheron Constantin Headquarters, Geneva; Chipperfield's Des Moines Public Library, Iowa; Périphériques architectes' Atrium Building for the Pierre et Marie Curie University, Paris; and spillmann echsle architekten's Freitag Flagship Store, Zurich.

Essay: Metal Works_Skin Structure—An Approach Under Five Aspects

Wandel Hoefer Lorch: The Jewish Center in Munich
Périphériques architectes: Atrium Building, Pierre et Marie Curie University
MGM Morales Giles Mariscal Arquitectos: New Education Institute – Galisteo
David Chipperfield: Des Moines Public Library
Subarquitectura: Tram Stop
Hertl.Architekten: Ecker Abu Zahra Honeyhouse
Menos é Mais Arquitectos Associados/Francisco Vieira de Campos + Cristina Guedes: Unidade Industrial da Inapal Metal
Sami Rintala: Element House
spillmann echsle architekten: Freitag Flagship Store
Francis Soler: French Ministry of Culture and Communication
Frank O. Gehry: Hotel at Marques de Riscal
Bernard Tschumi Architectes: Vacheron Constantin Headquarters and Watch Factory
Grüentuch Ernst Architekten: Extension to Bruno Büergel Elementary School
Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects: National Cold War Exhibition, RAF Museum Cosford
Pierre Hebbelinck Atelier d’architecture S.A: House Dejardin-Hendricé
Steven Holl Architects: School of Art & Art History, University of Iowa