Copper (CU) is a chemical element with atomic number 29. It is reddish brown metallic element that heavily ductile and excellent conductor of electricity and heat. Copper is typically found in nature in its natural form and its extracted from ores such as chalcopyrite and bornite.
The primary source of copper is the earth’s crust which contains copper at approximately 0.007%. Copper is used in various applications including electrical wiring, plumbing, building materials, painting and much more as a constituent in alloys like brass and bronze.
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Copper is a beautiful metal alloy material. No other metal, except gold, has a color as attractive and distinct. When exposed to the environment, copper’s shiny red may become brown and then progresses to its distinctive orange shiny color.
Buildings and Interiors covered with copper are admired for centuries. Copper is a beautiful material. No other metal, except gold, has a color. When exposed to the environment, copper’s shiny red becomes brown and then progresses to its distinctive orange shiny color.
This article presents some of the best architecture and interior from around world. It showcases the rich variety of surfaces that copper and its alloys can deliver for contemporary design – whether gold, brown, or orange – all living materials continuing to develop in the local environment. But what stands out is the wealth of different, sometimes innovative, approaches taken by designers today with how and where they use copper.
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Created as a modern community library, this building was designed to serve both public and academic uses. Conceptually, the building explores both functional and formal layering. The weathered copper skin was used to create a naturally ventilated skin.
This modern architecture building uses metallic copper sheets to define its hollow vessels with seamless edges. The openness of its structure invites bright sunlight, versatility and calmness. Visitors fine this structure appealing and attractive revealing more creativity and imagination.
Location: Toyko, Japan.
Summary:
Since its discovery in 8700 B.C., copper has been one of the most used metals in the history of humankind. It has a variety of uses from medals, coins and weapons to statues and even architecture. One of its first architectural uses was in Ancient Egypt for the massive doors of the temple to Amen-Re at Karnak in 300 B.C.
The versatility of the material continues in architecture to this day, allowing for a variety of unique designs and uses. The innovative, efficient, and lightweight material is versatile in its use, ranging from facades to roofs, interior applications, and high tech solutions. Sustainable in its natural form, the material is 100% recycled. As the state of architecture becomes more focused on sustainability, copper becomes the ideal material for decorative and attractive buildings of today.
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