SPIRAL·CAFE·BULLRING

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“The mathematical rules of the universe are visible to men in the form of beauty”

- John Michel

Inspired by the Fibonacci numerical sequence, revealed by 13th century mathematician Leonardo Pisano Fibonacci who identified natural patterns of growth found throughout the universe, from the shapes of sea shells and pine cones to fractal patterns within galaxies. Illustrated graphically, the sequence forms a graceful spiral. The shape of the Café was derived from extruding this ‘golden’ spiral along a tilting axis to form a simple curved enclosure. Like a shell, the exterior of the cafe is textured, the inside smooth and precious. Patinated copper panels clad the structure.

Spiral Cafe (2004)

Project Credits:

Architect: Marks Barfield Architects
Designer: Ralph Parker
Client: Hammerson
Structural Engineer: Price & Myers 3d
Cost Consultant: Gardiner & Theobald
Contractor: Thomas Vale
Thanks: James Utting

Photo: © Peter Durant All rights Reserved

Awards:

RIBA Award 2006
Structural Steel Awards – Certificate of Merit 2006
BDI Awards – Places & Genius Overall Winner 2005
BDI Awards – Excellence in Architecture 2005
Copper in Architecture 2005
Retail Design Awards 2005 - Highly Commended
West Midlands RIBA Yearbook Editor’s Choice 2005
D&AD Awards 2005 - Longlisted
Civic Trust Award 2006
Quality in Construction Award Small Project of the Year 2006