Form as an outcome of material and structural system : an inquiry in works of Renzo Piano (Also available on CD)
Patel, Aditya (UA2013)
Form as an outcome of material and structural system : an inquiry in works of Renzo Piano (Also available on CD) - 2018 - ii,67p.,CD-ROM
CONTENTS
1 Introduction 11
Hypothesis
Research question
Aim
Objectives
Methodology
Scope and limitation
2 Preconcepts
2.1 Formulation of ‘ Structural Armature’ 15
Relationship of structure to the building 15
Basic requirements of structure 16
Structural actions 17
Material usage 19
Geometric configuration 21
Constructability aspect 22
2.2 Nature of Relationship 25
Structure as architecture 27
Ornamentation of structure 31
Structure as ornament 31
Structure as form generator 37
Structure ignored 38
3 Case studies 40
About Renzo Piano 40
Selection of Case study 41
Framework 41
Analysis 42
4 Inferences 59
5 Conclusion 62
Illustration Credits
Notes
Bibliography
A TH-1347 / PAT
Form as an outcome of material and structural system : an inquiry in works of Renzo Piano (Also available on CD) - 2018 - ii,67p.,CD-ROM
CONTENTS
1 Introduction 11
Hypothesis
Research question
Aim
Objectives
Methodology
Scope and limitation
2 Preconcepts
2.1 Formulation of ‘ Structural Armature’ 15
Relationship of structure to the building 15
Basic requirements of structure 16
Structural actions 17
Material usage 19
Geometric configuration 21
Constructability aspect 22
2.2 Nature of Relationship 25
Structure as architecture 27
Ornamentation of structure 31
Structure as ornament 31
Structure as form generator 37
Structure ignored 38
3 Case studies 40
About Renzo Piano 40
Selection of Case study 41
Framework 41
Analysis 42
4 Inferences 59
5 Conclusion 62
Illustration Credits
Notes
Bibliography
A TH-1347 / PAT