Steel Buildings – Child’s Play

According to a report on Reuters, one of the world’s most famous steel buildings, the Rockefeller Centre, has been replicated with the children’s toy mechano to create a spectacular scaled down version of the steel building.

Steel buildings are generally typified by the grandiosity but, according to a report on Reuters, a million pieces of stainless steel toy parts have been used to make a faithful recreation of one of New York’s most recognisable steel buildings, the Rockefeller Centre. The construction of the scaled down steel building was the brainchild of American artist, Chris Burden and reached seven storeys in height when it was completed this summer. Steel buildings are a particular feature of New York, with many of its most famous structures, from the Chrysler building to the Empire State building, incorporating the use of steel in their construction and this artistic representation was in honour of that.

Steel Buildings – A Grand Project

The accurate recreation of the Rockefeller Centre in New York with the steel toy mechano was no small feat and the construction on one of the most unusual steel buildings in the world actually began in 2006. According to the report on Reuters, the finished miniature Rockefeller Centre weighed in at an impressive 16,000 pounds (7,250kg) and was over 20 metres in height. Speaking to Reuters about his ode to the steel buildings in New York, the artist behind the piece, Chris Burden, points to the debt owed to mechano creator, A.C Gilbert, and states, “He was inspired by the steel buildings to build this toy system and I used this toy system to build a building. It's a poetic interpretation of 30 Rock; it's not a model of it. It references all the tall steel buildings in Manhattan.”

Steel Buildings – Life Imitating Art

It’s not only in the art world that steel buildings are popular. Steel is used in more and more construction projects throughout the world as it one of the most flexible of materials when it comes to the number of functions that it can perform. Just some of the steel buildings to have hit the headlines recently include the superbly renovated Wembley Stadium, home of the English football team and the T5 terminal at Heathrow which was, without doubt, one of the most ambitious construction projects in the history of steel buildings. There is likely to be a surge in the number of projects that use steel is their core material as its innumerate benefits become apparent.

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Steel Sheds – A Few Quick Tips for Putting up a Steel Shed

There are few better structures for DIY enthusiasts to keep their tools and apparatus in than steel sheds and whilst it may seem unnecessary to give DIY AND die casting enthusiasts tips on putting up a steel shed, there are many who would benefit from such advice.

The principles and mechanics of building steel sheds are fairly straightforward in the sense that they are crafted as any other building would be i.e. from the ground up. Building a steel shed to house tools and various other equipment can be a very rewarding experience and the numerous benefits associated with the substance of steel make it clear why so many homeowners choose steel sheds when it comes to housing their, often valuable, tools. Depending on the size of your metal shed, you may well need a concrete base on which to house it. Some homeowners may have the requisite skills to lay concrete foundations for their steel sheds whereas others may feel more comfortable in calling in the professionals to deal with this facet of the construction process. Once the foundations have been laid, the steel shed can really begin to take shape. Many homeowners will use steel sheds to add value to their homes in 2009 as the housing market becomes ever more stagnant.

Steel Shed – Back to Basics

One of the first things to consider when housing a steel shed is to ensure that the land that you will be utilising is free from elements that have the potential to jeopardise the structure such as tree roots below the surface. Metal sheds are, of course, sturdy structures and capable of withstanding the elements very well but it is important that they are located on flat land that is crucial for both the appearance and the stability of the shed. For those installing steel sheds on their property, it is a good idea to speak to professionals in the field prior to attempting the construction as they will be able to offer any advice which is pertinent to your metal shed construction and location.

Steel Sheds – Good to Go

The majority of steel sheds available on the market today come in pre-fabricated kits which makes their construction much simpler than would otherwise be the case. The construction of a steel shed, however, isn’t something that should be taken lightly and you should make sure you have the requisite skills and tools for the job and if you don’t feel confident in constructing your steel shed, it is prudent to rely on professional assistance.