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The new head office of Nykredit, designed by architect Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen, is a striking new building on Copenhagen's waterfront. The glazing Glazing

The application of finely ground glass, or glass-forming materials, or a mixture of both, to a ceramic body and heating (firing) to a temperature where the material or materials melt, forming a coating of glass on the surface of the ware.
 on the north-east and south-west facades is defined by 24 horizontal ribs of granite, two per floor. By day these ribs frame the glass and emphasize the transparency of the structure; at night this appearance is maintained by means of a lighting scheme of 32 Exterior 600 luminaires. The Exterior 600's CMY (Cyan Magenta Yellow) The color space used for printing. In theory, equal amounts of all three colors produce black. In practice, a separate black ink is required for quality printing. See CMYK.  colour system allows unlimited choice of colouring with smooth, slow fades; it can respond intelligently to the ever-fluctuating levels of natural light, so that the building is never over-exposed. Fixtures are recessed re·cess  
n.
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a. A temporary cessation of the customary activities of an engagement, occupation, or pursuit.

b. The period of such cessation. See Synonyms at pause.

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 in purpose-designed wells set in the public walkway walkway Rehabilitation medicine An instrument used to measure the timing of foot contact and or position of the foot on the ground .

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Author:Dawson, Susan
Publication:The Architectural Review
Date:Mar 1, 2002
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