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Agnes Weilandt and Oliver Tessmann

Abstract This paper describes a structural design approach that seeks to replace structural purity and preconceived typologies by site-specific constructions. The process is exemplified by a canopy design for the Messe Frankfurt (Frankfurt fair). The competition-winning proposal is the result of a collaborative design effort of architects and structural engineers. In a computational design process the structure is optimised in regards to fabrication requirements and material consumption. Beyond the particular project, the design process is accompanied by a design-tool development. Shortcomings in existing tools became obvious in the process and showed the need for in-house development of advanced collaborative digital design tools.

Agnes Weilandt

Bollinger + Grohmann Ingenieure, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Fachhochschule Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany

Oliver Tessmann

School of Architecture KTH–ABE, Stockholm, Sweden