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A Structural Approach To Architecture (With An Emphasis On Thin-Shell Forms), Ansel Man
A Structural Approach To Architecture (With An Emphasis On Thin-Shell Forms), Ansel Man
Architectural Engineering
This portfolio includes various projects I have focused on throughout this quarter in ARCE 453 as well as a deep dive study into thin-concrete shells. The overall theme of the portfolio and of this class revolves around how we, as engineers and architects, can achieve a better balance between our two fields of study. I delve into how architecture can be approached from a structural, rational point of view; how a structure's form can be optimized by studying its funicular geometry; and ultimately, the irreplaceable importance of form when designing a structure.