Structure as architecture : a source book for architects and structural engineers

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Charleson, Andrew W.

Publication Information:

Oxford : Architectural Press, 2005

ISBN:

9780750665278

Subject Term:

Structural design

Architectural design

Architecture -- Aesthetics

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Provides readers with an insight into the relationship between structure and architecture, focusing on the design principles that relate to both fields. This book contains over one hundred case studies of contemporary buildings from countries across the globe, including the UK, the US, France, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong and Australia.

Preface	p. vii
Acknowledgements	p. xi
1 Introduction	p. 1
The potential for structure to enrich architecture	p. 1
Experiencing and reading structure	p. 2
Structure and its degree of exposure	p. 4
Book outline	p. 5
References and notes	p. 6
2 Two building studies	p. 7
British Record Industry Trust (BRIT) School	p. 7
Baumschulenweg Crematorium	p. 13
Summary	p. 18
References and notes	p. 18
3 Relationships between architectural and structural form	p. 19
Introduction	p. 19
Synthesis of architectural and structural form	p. 23
Consonant forms	p. 34
Contrasting forms	p. 41
Summary	p. 50
References and notes	p. 50
4 Building exterior	p. 51
Introduction	p. 51
Aesthetic qualities	p. 53
Connecting the exterior to the interior	p. 65
Entry	p. 68
Expressive roles	p. 70
Summary	p. 77
References and notes	p. 77
5 Building function	p. 79
Introduction	p. 79
Maximizing functional flexibility	p. 80
Subdividing space	p. 85
Articulating circulation	p. 93
Disrupting function	p. 96
Summary	p. 100
References and notes	p. 101
6 Interior structure	p. 103
Introduction	p. 103
Surface structure	p. 104
Spatial structure	p. 112
Expressive structure	p. 121
Summary	p. 128
References and notes	p. 129
7 Structural detailing	p. 131
Introduction	p. 131
Expressive and responsive detailing	p. 133
Aesthetic qualities of detailing	p. 151
Summary	p. 163
References and notes	p. 164
8 Structure and light	p. 167
Introduction	p. 167
Source of light	p. 168
Maximizing light	p. 174
Modifier of light	p. 180
Modified by light	p. 184
Summary	p. 186
References and notes	p. 187
9 Representation and symbolism	p. 189
Introduction	p. 189
Representation	p. 190
Symbolism	p. 200
Summary	p. 205
References and notes	p. 206
10 Conclusions	p. 207
Introduction	p. 207
Transformative power of structure	p. 208
Structural diversity	p. 208
Implications for the architectural and structural engineering professions	p. 209
Index of buildings and references	p. 211
Index	p. 225

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