Teamwork 4_On references

Starting from our previuos main classification

A_structure corresponding to skin
B_structure different from skin

we divided the selected references in five main groups:

1_crossed linear elements (mainly A)
2_frames
    a_three dimensional (mainly B)
    b_two-dimensional (B)
3_three-dimensional light modules, i.e. cubes (A/B)
4_vertical and horizontal  elements - punctual structures (B)
5_ massive blocks (A)

and added a sixth peculiar category: cables/ropes/wires in tension. they could be used on frames as discontinuous skins but also create or define complex spaces

6_skin elements in tension

We started then to find out the main features of each category to set up a base to compare the references to sort out what could be more useful for our building box.

Three Dimensional Frames + Elements in Tension.
Breathnach Donnellan with EASA Participants, Temporary Pavilion, Cadiz, Spain 2011
(Photo by Avanzada Workshop Team from www.archdaily.com)