
14 June, 2010
At first glance, this chair may seem out of a science fiction film, but in reality it is a real design inspired by the work of the teacher Antoni Gaudí. The chair and stool, designed by Dutchman Bram Geenen, use the same structural design methodology used by Gaudí 1900, hanging chain models that reproduce the most effective geometries arches, vaults and domes… The catenary curve.


23 November, 2009
Structural, sustainable and social, How would not we love this project??
Located in the remote Mapungubwe National Park in South Africa , this building has been designed to blend into the landscape and local history. The center will house a museum on the important culture of the region, allowing its visitors to learn more about the history of this region of southern Africa.

The need to use materials and technology that empowered the local community, pushed Peter Rich environment to an intelligent use of structural design for building…

23 October, 2009
Second post about the documentary Man On Wire (here the first) with which we complete the story of Phelippes Petit and his feat of walking across the twin towers on a cable over supsendido 400 meters. In this second post will make a short analysis of deformations and forces of the cable used and the physical concepts behind the tightrope walkers acobracias.

In normal situations the funambulistas additional cables can be used…
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