Selfridges Department Store
Location
Birmingham, England
Architect
Future Systems
Thousands of aluminium discs arranged over a futuristic, fluid shaped concrete surface, reflecting changes in light and the passing weather.
All photographs © 2003 + 2004 Future Systems except where otherwise credited
The cladding is constructed from sprayed concrete panels with a covering of liquid membrane vapour barrier insulation and outer-spray-applied coloured membrane on a glass reinforced render.
The 15,000 anodised aluminium discs are fixed with stainless steel bolts and hidden tamper-proof fixings. The glazing was developed using laminated glass with a perimeter frit pattern, supported by laminated glass fins.
The glazed roof consists of laminated glass panels, approximately 2m x 2m, supported on tensioned stainless steel rods.
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