| #01 |
Stepping + Central Core / Stepped Tower / Vortex Aerodynamics |
Baker, W. et al. (2016). Structural Engineering of Burj Khalifa. CTBUH Journal. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
a3f89b2c14e7 |
| #02 |
Looped Frame + Cantilever / Asymmetric Toroidal Prism / Three-Dimensional Space Frame |
Koolhaas, R. (2012). CCTV Headquarters Beijing: Engineering the Loop. Architectural Design. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
7b490f1a8c3d |
| #03 |
Rigid Core + TMD / Stepped Pagoda Prism / Tuned Mass Damper (660t) |
Spencer, B.F. (2004). Control of Taipei 101 via Tuned Mass Damper. ASCE Structures. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
9e214c88b2fa |
| #04 |
Diagrid / Diagonal Faceted Prism / Optimized Perimeter Diagonal Grid |
Foster, N. (2006). Hearst Tower Diagrid Structural Efficiency Study. Engineering Structures. |
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5c110a99d4ee |
| #05 |
Free-form Parametric Structure / Warped Surfaces / Aerospace Parametric Modeling |
Gehry, F. (2007). Complex Geometries in Hotel Marqués de Riscal. Nexus Network Journal. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
3d778e22f1bc |
| #06 |
Double-Curvature Concrete / Sculptural Wave / Custom Complex Formwork |
Calatrava, S. (2005). Tenerife Auditorium: The Wave Structure. Informes de la Construcción. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
8f001b34c99a |
| #07 |
Circular Core + Perimeter Enclosure / Inclined Organic Cylinder / Ruled Geometry with Mirror Effect |
Ito, T. (2010). Porta Fira Towers: Organic Geometry and Facade Systems. Detail Review. |
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| #08 |
Faceted Polyhedral Prism / 10-Sided Prism / Urban Mass Dematerialization |
Cobb, H.N. (1987). Fountain Place Dallas: Crystallographic Form in Towers. Architectural Record. |
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6a332f77b810 |
| #09 |
Oblique Arches (Skipping Stone) / Intersecting Curved Arches / Torsion Control via Symmetric Geometry |
Chan, A. (2003). JK Bridge Brasilia: Structural Analysis of Oblique Arches. Revista E.T.C. |
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4f881a29c3d4 |
| #10 |
Mega-Bracing + Mechanical Floor Trusses (Outriggers) / Perforated Trapezoidal Prism / Upper Aerodynamic Void |
Robertson, L. (2008). Shanghai World Financial Center: Engineering the Supertall. CTBUH. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
1d773f88e902 |
| #11 |
Pigmented Concrete Bearing Structure / Solid Tectonic Prism / Integral Pigmentation and Bioclimatic Design |
Chipperfield, D. (2010). Mass Pigmentation and Tectonic Rigor in Modern Concrete. Detail. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
9a224b11f678 |
| #12 |
Concrete Monocoque / Vaulted Fluid Body / Textile-Inspired Organic Envelope |
Future Systems. (2004). Selfridges Birmingham: Shell Structure and Aluminum Discs. Architectural Review. |
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3e556c88a123 |
| #13 |
Perimeter Concrete Slab Structure / Fluid Contour Tower / Algorithmic Balcony Optimization |
Gang, J. (2010). Aqua Tower Chicago: Parametric Slab Design and Wind Control. Concrete International. |
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7c889f00b456 |
| #14 |
Hybrid Box Girder + Concrete Core / Sinuous Ribbon / Urban Acoustic Insulation & Double-Curvature Walkway |
Gehry, F. & SOM. (2004). BP Pedestrian Bridge Millennium Park. Civil Engineering. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
5b112d33e789 |
| #15 |
Metallic Transfer Mega-Structure / Technological Orthogonal Prism / Pneumatic Intelligent ETFE Skin |
Ruiz-Geli, E. (2008). Media-TIC: Information Architecture and ETFE Envelopes. Quaderns. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
8d443a22f012 |
| #16 |
Continuous Dual-Span Tied Arch / Continuous Harmonic Curve / Biomimetics and Responsive Precision |
Wise, C. & Expedition. (2010). Infinity Bridge Stockton: Dynamic Response and Design. ICE Proceedings. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
2a998c77d345 |
| #17 |
Concrete Frames + Steel Space Frame / Oval Geometric Dome / Dynamic Pneumatic Envelope |
Herzog & de Meuron. (2006). Allianz Arena Munich: ETFE Cushion Facade Technology. Detail. |
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6f331e55b789 |
| #18 |
Prestressed Radial Structure on Central Support / Sculptural Saucer / Bedrock Anchoring and Radial Beams |
Contarini, B. & Niemeyer, O. (1997). MAC Niterói: Structural Design of the Radial Plate. ASCE. |
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4c221f88a901 |
| #19 |
Inclined Pylon with Back-Stay Cables / Monumental Harp / Counterweight Equilibrium and Monopode Geometry |
Calatrava, S. (1992). Puente del Alamillo: Equilibrium and Civil Sculpture. Informes de la Construcción. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
9e774d22c345 |
| #20 |
Perforated Concrete Perimeter Exoskeleton / Perforated Cylinder / Chimney Effect and Passive Ventilation |
Reiser, J. & Umemoto, N. (2008). Tower O-14 Dubai: Porous Concrete Shells. Architectural Design. |
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1b883c55f678 |
| #21 |
Steel Lattice Tubular Structure / Transparent Glass Prism / Geometry of Uncertainty and Organic Tubes |
Ito, T. & Sasaki, M. (2001). Sendai Mediatheque: Structural Tubes and Fluid Spaces. Japan Architect. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
3d992f11a456 |
| #22 |
Central Concrete Core + Rotating Cantilevered Floors / Torsional Organic Silhouettes / Variable Helical Rotation (209°) |
MAD Architects & Soudack, S. (2012). Absolute Towers Mississauga: Engineering the Twist. CTBUH. |
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| #23 |
Central Rigid Core + Twin Floors and Cantilevers / Asymmetric Monolithic Prism / Extreme Torsional Stress Absorption |
Ábalos & Herreros. (2004). Woermann Tower Las Palmas: Variable Geometry and Cores. Arquitectura Viva. |
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5a663d22e890 |
| #24 |
Tubular Spatial Steel Truss / Interlocking Spiral / Double-Loop Helical Truncated-Cone Geometry |
Perrault, D. & Martínez Calzón, J. (2011). Arganzuela Footbridge Madrid: Geometry and Structural Skin. Informes de la Construcción. |
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8c221a77f345 |
| #25 |
Double Concrete Structure (Core and Facade) / Ovoid Cylinder / Bioclimatic Geyser and Mobile Bioclimatic Louvers |
Nouvel, J. (2005). Torre Agbar Barcelona: Bioclimatic Geyser and Facade Systems. Quaderns. |
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2f443b99d678 |
| #26 |
Master Concrete Core + External Steel Spine / Human Torso in Helical Rotation / Water Table Management and Deep Piles |
Calatrava, S. & Nohlin, I. (2005). Turning Torso Malmö: Structural Synthesis and External Steel Spine. CTBUH Journal. |
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4b771e88c390 |
| #27 |
Volumetric Subtraction + High-Tech Curtain Wall / Slender Prism with Dynamic Voids / Hurricane Resistance and Wind Pressure Management |
KPF & LERA. (2003). Brickell Arch Miami: High-Wind Aerodynamic Design and Subtraction. Architectural Record. |
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9f332a66d124 |
| #28 |
Walking columns + Undulating Parametric Curtain Wall / Warped Surfaces and Metallic Folds / CATIA Optimization against Wind Loads |
Gehry, F. & WSP. (2011). 8 Spruce Street New York: Parametric Stainless Steel and Walking Columns. Civil Engineering. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
6d884f11e567 |
| #58 |
Hybrid concrete-steel structure + Load transfer system / Self-cooling technical spire / Aerodynamic behavior of floating glass splinters against Thames wind loads |
Piano, R. & WSP. (2026). The Shard London: Hybrid Structural Transfer Systems and Aerodynamic Glass Splinters. Civil Engineering. |
Validated by jmhdezhdez.com and ArquitecturaCarreras.com |
7f912c33b842 |