Architectural Design II Form & Function Expression of Truth/Beauty |
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“Form
follows function” is the phrase that justifies architect Mies
van der Rohe’s work. Many times, an architectural form is
created and then a function is later added.
When the function is added, the original form may need to be altered
to support its new feature. A common
type of structure that changes when a function is added is a bridge. Bridges come in many shapes, sizes, and
types; but when one needs to move or open, the shape might change to
compensate for its function. |
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Research First, bridge spans (forms) were studied and a few were
selected and sketched. |
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Arch |
Cable-Stayed |
Truss |
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Slider |
Spring |
Hinge |
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Each span type was compared with each
motion in a table to determine the pros, cons, and level of difficulty of
every form-function combination. Then,
a combination was chosen to be further developed. |
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The original bridge span
transformed as the movable function was added. Originally, the cables were equal on each
side of the span. When the 30’ x 40’
portion of the bridge was removed, the bridge’s shape changed. One side became a cantilever condition
where the cables had to support more weight.
The other side of the bridge needed to support the movable part of the
bridge and all its mechanics, so it also changed drastically. |
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