Hopkins’ double-curvature roof is elegant in its economical use of material as well as its appearance, writes Felix Mara You need flair to design a flamboyant roof. But to design one which is also ...

The consultancy was brought on board by The Forum’s architect Wilkinson Eyre in May 2011. A timber grid on the building’s roof inspired the identity, which was created by programming an isometric grid ...

The exhibition hall is 135m long and enclosed by two hyperbolic paraboloid roofs, rising to a central ridge 29m high. The roof structure consists of cranked trusses formed from straight tubular ...

A train's curved roof is a crucial engineering element, not just for aesthetics. This design significantly reduces air resistance, enhancing speed and energy efficiency. It also strengthens the ...

Few people view a home’s roof as anything more than a necessary structural element. But Kate Ancaya, a landscape architect based in Asheville, North Carolina, is in the business of noticing spaces ...

Ever noticed how the roof of a train is never flat? That gentle curve isn’t about style. It’s about smart engineering. The shape plays a key role in how trains move, perform, and even how comfortable ...