vi CONTENTS
- 1 Introduction Acknowledgements xi
- The potential for structure to enrich architecture
- Experiencing and reading structure
- Structure and its degree of exposure
- Book outline
- References and notes
- 2 Two building studies
- British Record Industry Trust (BRIT) School
- Baumschulenweg Crematorium
- Summary
- References and notes
- 3 Relationships between architectural and structural form
- Introduction
- Synthesis of architectural and structural form
- Consonant forms
- Contrasting forms
- Summary
- References and notes
- 4 Building exterior
- Introduction
- Aesthetic qualities
- Connecting the exterior to the interior
- Entry
- Expressive roles
- Summary
- References and notes
- 5 Building function
- Introduction
- Maximizing functional flexibility
- Subdividing space
- Articulating circulation
- Disrupting function
- Summary
- References and notes
- 6 Interior structure
- Introduction
- Surface structure
- Spatial structure
- Expressive structure
- Summary
- References and notes
- 7 Structural detailing
- Introduction
- Expressive and responsive detailing
- Aesthetic qualities of detailing
- Summary
- References and notes
- 8 Structure and light
- Introduction
- Source of light
- Maximizing light
- Modifier of light
- Modified by light
- Summary
- References and notes
- 9 Representation and symbolism
- Introduction
- Representation
- Symbolism
- Summary
- References and notes
- 10 Conclusions
- Introduction
- Transformative power of structure
- Structural diversity
- engineering professions Implications for the architectural and structural
- Index of buildings and references
- Index