Inspired Innovation
Exciting news! Our HDG magazine is stepping into a whole new chapter—digitally! After over 50 fantastic years in print, we’re thrilled to embrace the digital age with a fresh, dynamic platform.
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Hot Dip Galvanizing magazine is now available in our new sleek digital platform. Architecture, materials, inspiration—delivered in a cutting-edge format, while staying true to our trusted vision. This vibrant issue takes you on a journey to surprising and delightful places: a breathtaking café pavilion on the Welsh coast that doubles as a walk-in sculpture; a creative studio nestled between two majestic plane trees; and a high-tech laboratory with a galvanized steel façade that radiates innovation and clarity.
These groundbreaking projects showcase the synergy between material, concept, nature, and architecture—and reveal why hot dip galvanizing is so much more than just corrosion protection: it’s a powerful design element that inspires and elevates.
It’s new. It’s online. And it’s ready for you to explore—are you ready to be inspired?
Contents
Pavillion
Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, Wales
Oriel Plas Glyn-y-Weddw, an eminent arts centre in North Wales, operates under a charitable trust. Supported by locals and visitors alike for over 120 years, it plays a vital role in augmenting the economic and cultural vibrancy of the Llŷn Peninsula…
& Abel
Atelier, London
The structure provides a dedicated Atelier, thoughtfully positioned on the unused side of the residence. This ground-level, single-volume structure creates a seamless connection between the front and back of the property, utilizing its west elevation to enhance accessibility and flow throughout the site…
with Nature
Office for Annette. Devon
The office structure has been meticulously crafted to fulfil the client’s specific brief while ensuring a seamless integration with its natural surroundings. This design approach places significant emphasis on accessibility, offering a functional year-round workspace tailored for users who rely on wheelchairs…
Sanctuary
Looking Glass Lodge, England
Looking Glass Lodge is a unique woodland retreat and holiday let, set discreetly within a natural clearing in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Shaped by a low-impact, material-driven and sustainable design approach, the lodge is hidden away from view, blending seamlessly into the protected woodland.
Precision
LPME - Kaiserslautern University, Germany
With the establishment of the new Laboratory for Precision Manufacturing and Microtechnology, Kaiserslautern University, a research facility has emerged that skilfully marries architectural clarity with technical sophistication. The façade, clad in hot dip galvanized steel plate, lends the building a measured, understated aesthetic that conveys both adaptability and resilience…