Structure as Architecture - School of Architecture

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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

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