This book details Copenhagen’s stunning example of the architectural use of galvanized steel for over-cladding an existing building sustainably, effectively and rather cleverly.

Written by award-winning architectural journalist, Isabelle Priest, the book tells the story of Copenhagen’s industrial area, where the original building’s construction began in 1958. The historical architecture of the city’s North Harbour is depicted with original pictures of the site. The reader is then taken through COBE’s journey from planning stages to the construction of the façade including the rationale for using batch galvanized steel. The production and installation chapters explain the process of ‘bringing The Silo to life’.

The Silo was the Award Winner of the Global Galvanizing Awards 2018 which are held every 3 years. Details about the project and other entries can be found on www.intergalva.com.

The Global Galvanizing Awards recognise the innovative use of galvanized steel by architects, engineers and steel constructors. These awards have been held in conjunction with the industry’s global forum – Intergalva 2018.

Projects were evaluated for their effective and innovative use of galvanizing in architecture and civil engineering, as well as the functionality and aesthetics of the structure. Special attention was also given to demonstration of the contribution of galvanizing to sustainable construction. The entrant’s approach towards galvanizing and its incorporation in the design stages was also considered important.

36 projects were entered through the national and regional galvanizers associations across the world. In addition to the 'Judges' Award' and 'Industry Award' Winner, the judges have identified two Highly Commended and the highest placed projects from each participating association have been Shortlisted.

The Awards are organised through the international network of galvanizing industry associations and were sponsored by the International Zinc Association.

The Global Galvanizing Awards recognise the innovative use of galvanized steel by architects, engineers and steel constructors. These awards have been held in conjunction with the industry’s global forum – Intergalva 2015.

Projects were evaluated for their effective and innovative use of galvanizing in architecture and civil engineering, as well as the functionality and aesthetics of the structure. Special attention was also given to demonstration of the contribution of galvanizing to sustainable construction. The entrant’s approach towards galvanizing and its incorporation in the design stages was also considered important.

45 projects were entered through the national and regional galvanizers associations across the world.  In addition to the ‘Judges’ Award’ and ‘Industry Award’ Winner, the judges have identified four Highly Commended and the highest placed projects from each participating association have been Shortlisted.

The Global Galvanizing Awards, then known as the International Galvanizing Awards, recognise the innovative use of galvanized steel by architects, engineers and steel constructors. These awards have been held in conjunction with the industry’s global forum – Intergalva 2012.

Projects were evaluated for their effective and innovative use of galvanizing in architecture and civil engineering, as well as the functionality and aesthetics of the structure. Special attention was also given to demonstration of the contribution of galvanizing to sustainable construction. The entrant’s approach towards galvanizing and its incorporation in the design stages was also considered important.

46 projects were entered through the national and regional galvanizers associations across the world. In addition to the winning projects, Highly Commended projects for each country were noted for their excellent use of galvanizing.

The Global Galvanizing Awards recognise the innovative use of galvanized steel by architects, engineers and steel constructors. These awards have been held in conjunction with the industry’s global forum – Intergalva 2009.

Projects were evaluated for their effective and innovative use of galvanizing in architecture and civil engineering, as well as the functionality and aesthetics of the structure. Special attention was also given to demonstration of the contribution of galvanizing to sustainable construction. The entrant’s approach towards galvanizing and its incorporation in the design stages was also considered important.

37 projects were entered and the winning project was judged through a voting procedure involving all EGGA member countries. In addition to the overall winning project, nine Highly Commended projects were noted for their excellent use of galvanizing.