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Tubular Structures in Architecture
SubjectThe mutual relationship between the technology ofTubular Structures and Architectural design and detailing
GoalA multi-language publication from the national steel associations to popularize the use and development of tubular structures in architecture
Expected ResultsAn international practice overview on tubular technologyand contemporary architecture in minimum 5 languagesand minimum 25.000 copies
Researcher
Supervisor
Program/Subprogram
Host University
Mick Eekhout / [email protected]
Prof. Jaap Wardenier
Zappi / Industrial Building
Delft University of Technology / Faculty of Architecture
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Tubular Structures in Architecture
Mick EekhoutDelft University o Technology, Faculty o Architecture, Department o Building Technology,Chair o Product Development, Delft NL, [email protected]
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SubjectA book on the contemporary technology, composition and architectural appearance of steel tubularstructures in architecture.
GoalsInspirational texts and illustrations form current international practice and descriptions on topics re-lated to the use of tubular structures in architecture as an inspirational source for readers: architects and architecture students. How has the recent tubular technology influenced contemporary architec-ture? How will future developments influence future architecture further?
Research Question What is the special appearance of tubular structures in architecture, what is their unique contributionto architectural quality and how is this appearance realized? What future developments from tubular technology and influential on architecture are expected? How is futuristic architectural design origi-nating new developments in tubular structures?
StrategyThe first edition of this book was published in 1996 in 5 languages; English, German, French, Spanishand Dutch and was printed 25.000 copies. Sold out after 2 years. The times have changed and thetendencies for tubular structures now also encompass free form design. The text has to be rewrittenand most of the illustrations have to changed and updated.
Expected ResultsA new book co-edited by Cidect, Geneva, in more than the original 5 languages for popularization of tubular structures amongst architects and structural engineers, for architectural students and struc-tural engineering students. Size around 140 full color pages.
Preferred Partners Applications / Sponsors Cidect (Comité International de études sur des Constructions Tubulaires) and an international publis-hing house for architecture.
Prime Publication / Prototyping Reconstruction of the original texts and rewriting 2007- publication end of 2008
Research Period2007-2008