Structure As Architecture Book

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Contents

List of figures viii

Preface xx

Acknowledgements xxi

Chapter 1. Introduction 1

The potential for structure to enrich architecture 1

Experiencing structure: reading and listening 2

Structure and its degree of exposure 3

Book outline 4

Chapter 2. Two building studies 6

National Stadium, Beijing 6

Baumschulenweg Crematorium 10

Summary 13

Chapter 3. Relationships between architectural and structural form 14

Introduction 14

Synthesis of architectural and structural form 18

Contrasting forms 32

Summary 40

Chapter 4. Building exterior 41

Introduction 41

Aesthetic qualities 42

Connecting the exterior to the interior 55

Entry 56

Expressive roles 58

Summary 62

VI CONTENTS

Chapter 5. Building function 63

Introduction 63

Maximizing functional flexibility 64

Subdividing space 69

Articulating circulation 76

Disrupting function 78

Summary 82

Chapter 6. Interior structure 84

Introduction 84

Surface structure 85

Spatial structure 91

Expressive structure 99

Summary 104

Chapter 7. Structural detailing 106

Introduction 106

Expressive and responsive detailing 108

Summary 124

Chapter 8. Structure and light 125

Introduction 125

Source of light 126

Maximizing light 132

Modifier of light 139

Modified by light 142

Summary 144

Chapter 9. Representation and symbolism 145

Introduction 145

Representation 145

Symbolism 155

Summary 160

CONTENTS VII

Chapter 10. Hidden structure 161

Introduction 161

Hidden structural systems and members 162

Degrees of hiddenness 163

Techniques for hiding structure 165

Motivations for hiding structure 170

Summary 174

Chapter 11. Expressing architectural concepts 175

Introduction 175

Order–chaos 176

Stability–instability 181

Static–dynamic 186

Grounded–floating 192

Summary 200

Chapter 12. Facilitating architectural qualities 202

Introduction 202

Simplicity–complexity 202

Open–closed 206

Lightweight–heavy 209

Soft–hard 218

Elegant–rough 222

Summary 227

Chapter 13. Conclusions 228

Introduction 228

Transformative power of structure 228

Structural diversity 229

Implications for the architectural and structural engineering professions 229

Index 231