Structure As Architecture

Both an exploration and celebration of structure, this book presents structure as an indispensable aspect of architecture, in terms of form, function and aesthetics. Structure as Architecture

• Presents a comprehensive analysis of how building structure enriches architecture
• Through a series of design studies and architectural examples, designers are shown how structure can help them realize many architectural concepts and qualities desired by contemporary designers
• Connects architectural design ideas and structure in the context of contemporary architecture, materials and structure
• Is a highly illustrated sourcebook, providing a diversity of architectural and engineering design concepts

Using over four hundred photographs of contemporary case studies, the book shows that where structure is thoroughly integrated into the making of architecture, it adds layers of richness to a design and enhances the realization of architectural design concepts. New insights into the role of structure arise by focusing upon the intersection where the technical and the aesthetic meet to create the discipline of 'architecture'.

Now in it's second edition, the author has completely overhauled the contents, editing old material and including up-to-date material for new and old reader alike. This second edition:

• Includes over 50 new cases studies from accross the globe
• Includes a brand new chapter on hidden sructures, adding to the material on exposed structures
• Incorporates an entirely new third part of the book which provides insight and ideas for designers. Beginning with common architectural concepts and qualities, it shows how structure can assist their realisation by a combination of precedents and creative design studies
• Has been visually overhauled, in a larger format and highly designed, the book aids the readers absorption by being visually attractive and accessible
• Provides easy-to-understand diagrams which help explain the concepts and principles under discussion

The reader is provided with an accessible insight into the relationship between structure and architecture as this book concentrates on the design principles that relate to both architectural and structural engineering fields. Over two hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Australia and Japan are interspersed throughout the book.