Title of article
Manufacturing diversity
Author/Authors
Achim Menges، نويسنده ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2006
Pages
8
From page
70
To page
77
Abstract
Recent developments of digital fabrication and computer-aided manufacturing (cam) in the building sector have a profound impact on architecture as a material practice. In this article, Achim Menges describes advanced processes of steel, timber and membrane fabrication and construction through an investigation of the pioneering work of world-leading manufacturing companies Covertex, Finnforest Merk, Octatube Space Structures, Seele and Skyspan.
Keywords
Floriade Pavilion , Arup and Partners , Yitzak Rabin Center , Benoit Fauchon , Asymptote Architects , Michael Hensel , Moshe Safdie , Michael Keller , Herzog & de Meuron , Thomas Spitzer , Allianz Arena , Dirk Emmer , Commerzbank Arena , Karel Vollers , Hydra Pier , Achim Menges , Gerkan Mark & Partner Architects , Mick Eekhout , Seattle Central Library , OMA , Octatube Space Structures , Alvaro Siza , Finnforest Merk , 2005 Serpentine Pavilion , Seele , Eduardo Souto de Moura , Skyspan , Cecil Balmond , Covertex , Rem Koolhaas
Journal title
Architectural Design
Serial Year
2006
Journal title
Architectural Design
Record number
404002
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