Dynamic presentation of architecture: the new edition of the DLW references


Publisher: Armstrong DLW GmbH First publication: December 2009 55 projects 272 pages In two languages: German and English Hardcover	The opera house in Oslo that looks like sheets of ice rising out of the water, the Olympic stadium in Beijing, which thanks to its facade of steel netting mesh is known as the "bird's nest", as well as German museum buildings and classic historical buildings such as the town hall in Weimar are just some of the highlights of the new Armstrong reference book. With large colour photos, floor plans and layout drawings as well as brief texts in English and German, this magnificent original edition documents outstanding architecture as well as the small but beautiful building projects in which floor coverings from Armstrong have been laid. The perspective is broad: besides renowned architectural offices in Germany, international ones have also been included Around two years ago, Armstrong published a reference book for the very first time. Numerous architects had participated, using the publication as a presentation platform for their own projects, while the readers welcomed it primarily as a source of inspiration. Once again, a large number of architects have submitted a lot of contributions that Armstrong has compiled into this representative selection. Buildings from the sectors of educational and health institutions, culture, offices and shops portray a broad image of architecture around the world today. The hardcover book makes even historical buildings come to life again - and for a good reason: with its DLW brand, Armstrong can look back on a nearly century-old tradition of working together with designers and architects. When Walter Gropius directed the Bauhaus school of design, linoleum was, for example, a floor covering that was very much in demand. In keeping with the anniversary year, Prof. Bernd Rudolf reflects in his foreword on the huge influence that the Bauhaus school of architecture had on contemporary architects - and the huge influence it continues to exert today. In further contributions, Dr Susanne Liehr illuminates the history of the origins of the ever timeless DLW logo and the advertising of the Deutsche Linoleum Werke (German linoleum plants) in the 1930s. Architects interested in being involved in the future can contact Tamara Winograd with their projects: twinograd@armstrong.com. If you would like to receive a copy of the reference book, contact Armstrong via your designated building consultants or write to service_germany@armstrong.com. Click here for references online!
1 With the exception of the red entrances from the outside, the basketball stadium looks like a complete enclosed building. Project name and location: Olympic Basketball Stadium, Beijing, photos: Werner Huthmacher 2 The beige linoleum in the taylor's workshop forms a subdued background for the colourful costumes. Project name and location: New Opera House, Oslo, photos: Torben Eskerod 3 Behind the illuminated object, which the Iceland-born Danish artist Olafur Eliasson created especially for the opera house, are the sanitary zones of the foyer. Project name and location: New Opera House, Oslo, photos: Torben Eskerod