10 Projects That Feature Striking Steel Trusses





Understanding the structural aspects of architecture is an inherent task of the architect; sufficient structural knowledge allows designers to propose ideas such as large structural elements which offer an interesting response to a project’s needs.

Steel trusses are an example of such a response, which demonstrate an ability to define spaces and structures that are truly complex and interesting.

Below is a list of 10 inspirational projects that use metal trusses as an essential element of design.

Milstein Hall at Cornell University / OMA


    © Matthew Carbone

    © Matthew Carbone

    CETICOM Jaén / ER Arquitectos + non Arquitectura


    © Jesús Granada

    © Jesús Granada

    Cinepolis Headquarters / KMD Architects


    © Michael Calderwood

    © Michael Calderwood

    San Wayao Community Sports Center / CSWADI

     


      © ARCH-EXIST

      © ARCH-EXIST

      River Place / Paul F. Hirzel


      © Jim Van Gundy

      © Jim Van Gundy

      Harvest School / Zendejas Arquitectos + Marván Arquitectos + Martinez Arquitecto


      © Yoshihiro Koitani

      © Yoshihiro Koitani

      AH House / SEINFELD Arquitectos


      © Juan Solano

      © Juan Solano

      Rey Vitacura / CARREÑO SARTORI arquitectos


      © Marcos Mendizábal

      © Marcos Mendizábal

      El Tranque Cultural Center / BiS Arquitectos


      © Juan Francisco Vargas

      © Juan Francisco Vargas

      Oscar Freire Observatory / Triptyque


        © Leonardo Finotti

        © Leonardo Finotti