The Atomium - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 07:32, 24 November 2020

2020-11-24T07:32:33Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:32, 24 November 2020
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	~~[[Unusual_building_design_of_the_week\|See the Unusual building design of the week series here.]]~~
−
	[[File:Atomium1.jpg\|link=File:Atomium1.jpg]]		[[File:Atomium1.jpg\|link=File:Atomium1.jpg]]

Line 19:		Line 17:
	--[[User:Michael_Brooks\|Michael Brooks]]		--[[User:Michael_Brooks\|Michael Brooks]]

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Ark Encounter, Kentucky.		* Ark Encounter, Kentucky.
Line 37:		Line 33:
	* Unusual building design of the week.		* Unusual building design of the week.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]		* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]

−	[[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Commentary]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

Editor at 09:14, 15 May 2018

2018-05-15T09:14:19Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:14, 15 May 2018
Line 16:		Line 16:

	Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.		Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.
		+
		+	--[[User:Michael_Brooks\|Michael Brooks]]

	= Find out more =		= Find out more =
Line 39:		Line 41:
	* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]		* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]

−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]]

Editor at 14:34, 24 August 2017

2017-08-24T14:34:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:34, 24 August 2017
Line 31:		Line 31:
	* Sage Gateshead.		* Sage Gateshead.
	* The Big Basket.		* The Big Basket.
		+	* Theme Building, LAX
	* Titanic Belfast.		* Titanic Belfast.
	* Unusual building design of the week.		* Unusual building design of the week.

Editor at 13:32, 11 October 2016

2016-10-11T13:32:05Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:32, 11 October 2016
Line 22:		Line 22:

	* Ark Encounter, Kentucky.		* Ark Encounter, Kentucky.
		+	* Blur Building.
	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
	* Cube Houses.		* Cube Houses.
Line 33:		Line 34:
	* Unusual building design of the week.		* Unusual building design of the week.

−	External references	+	=== External references ===

	* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]		* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]

Editor at 14:07, 12 July 2016

2016-07-12T14:07:47Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:07, 12 July 2016
Line 21:		Line 21:
	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===		=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

		+	* Ark Encounter, Kentucky.
	* Building of the week series.		* Building of the week series.
	* Cube Houses.		* Cube Houses.

Editor at 13:54, 5 July 2016

2016-07-05T13:54:24Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:54, 5 July 2016
Line 27:		Line 27:
	* Lotus Temple.		* Lotus Temple.
	* Robot Building, Bangkok.		* Robot Building, Bangkok.
		+	* Sage Gateshead.
	* The Big Basket.		* The Big Basket.
	* Titanic Belfast.		* Titanic Belfast.

Editor at 07:47, 30 June 2016

2016-06-30T07:47:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:47, 30 June 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	[[Unusual_building_design_of_the_week\|See the Unusual building design of the week series here.]]
		+
	[[File:Atomium1.jpg\|link=File:Atomium1.jpg]]		[[File:Atomium1.jpg\|link=File:Atomium1.jpg]]

Designing Buildings at 05:21, 28 June 2016

2016-06-28T05:21:17Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:21, 28 June 2016
Line 11:		Line 11:
	Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with panoramic views of Brussels.		Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with panoramic views of Brussels.

−	In 2004, renovation works began, and lasted nearly 3 years. These works included replacing aluminium cladding with stainless steel. ~~Additional supporting structures were also added to give improved resistance~~ to ~~high winds~~.	+	In 2004, renovation works began, and lasted nearly 3 years. These works included replacing the aluminium cladding with stainless steel. The aluminium was sold as souvenirs to help pay for the renovation.

	Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.		Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.

Designing Buildings at 05:16, 28 June 2016

2016-06-28T05:16:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:16, 28 June 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
−	[[File:Atomium1.jpg]]	+	[[File:Atomium1.jpg\|link=File:Atomium1.jpg]]

	The Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium, was the main pavilion and iconic image of the World Fair of 1958 (Expo 58). It is now a museum and tourist attraction. The building is 102 m (335 ft) tall, and consists of nine interconnected spheres, representing an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.		The Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium, was the main pavilion and iconic image of the World Fair of 1958 (Expo 58). It is now a museum and tourist attraction. The building is 102 m (335 ft) tall, and consists of nine interconnected spheres, representing an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.
Line 7:		Line 7:
	The Atomium is made up of 8 spheres at the apexes of the structure, and 1 in the centre, each 18 m (59 ft) in diameter. The 9 spheres are connected by 20 tubes, each 29 m long. The whole composition rests on 3 supporting structures.		The Atomium is made up of 8 spheres at the apexes of the structure, and 1 in the centre, each 18 m (59 ft) in diameter. The 9 spheres are connected by 20 tubes, each 29 m long. The whole composition rests on 3 supporting structures.

−	[[File:Atomium2.jpg]]	+	[[File:Atomium2.jpg\|link=File:Atomium2.jpg]]

−	Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with a panoramic ~~view~~ of Brussels.	+	Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with panoramic views of Brussels.

−	In 2004, renovation works began, and lasted nearly 3 years. These works included replacing aluminium cladding with stainless steel. Additional supporting structures were added to give ~~increased~~ resistance to high winds.	+	In 2004, renovation works began, and lasted nearly 3 years. These works included replacing aluminium cladding with stainless steel. Additional supporting structures were also added to give improved resistance to high winds.

	Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.		Despite originally being intended as a temporary structure, its popularity and success led to it becoming a permanent landmark and a national symbol of Belgium.

Designing Buildings at 05:13, 28 June 2016

2016-06-28T05:13:28Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:13, 28 June 2016
Line 1:		Line 1:
		+	[[File:Atomium1.jpg]]
		+
	The Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium, was the main pavilion and iconic image of the World Fair of 1958 (Expo 58). It is now a museum and tourist attraction. The building is 102 m (335 ft) tall, and consists of nine interconnected spheres, representing an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.		The Atomium, in Brussels, Belgium, was the main pavilion and iconic image of the World Fair of 1958 (Expo 58). It is now a museum and tourist attraction. The building is 102 m (335 ft) tall, and consists of nine interconnected spheres, representing an elementary iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times.

Line 4:		Line 6:

	The Atomium is made up of 8 spheres at the apexes of the structure, and 1 in the centre, each 18 m (59 ft) in diameter. The 9 spheres are connected by 20 tubes, each 29 m long. The whole composition rests on 3 supporting structures.		The Atomium is made up of 8 spheres at the apexes of the structure, and 1 in the centre, each 18 m (59 ft) in diameter. The 9 spheres are connected by 20 tubes, each 29 m long. The whole composition rests on 3 supporting structures.
		+
		+	[[File:Atomium2.jpg]]

	Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with a panoramic view of Brussels.		Stairs, escalators and a lift allow access to five of the spheres which are open to the public, and contain exhibition halls. The highest sphere contains a restaurant with a panoramic view of Brussels.
Line 27:		Line 31:
	External references		External references

−	* http://atomium.be	+	* [http://atomium.be http://atomium.be]

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]]