In structural terms reciprocal frame structures are three dimensional assemblies of mutually supporting beams. But behind this definition lie some breathtakingly beautiful and complex structures at the heart of buildings both ancient and modern. This new book explores the principles of these apparently simple structures and demonstrates how they can be used in the context of a modern building.Starting with historic designs by de Honnecourt; Da Vinci and Serlio; the book presents the wealth of possible RF morphologies; and investigates the geometrical; structural and practical design issues of reciprocal frames. The case studies look at stunning examples of reciprocal frame architecture that range from low environmental impact buildings and self built examples in the UK and USA; to the fascinating and elegant structures of the Puppet Theatre in Seiwa; Tokyos Spinning House; Sukiya ndash;Yu house; The Toyoson Stonemason museum and the Life Sciences Laboratory ndash; Torikabuto in Japan.The book is designed to inform and inspire architects and structural engineers alike; and brings to life a structural system whose principles have been used for thousands of years.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Peranakan PorcelainBy K. LipioAm still reading this book and observing the differences that the Peranakan Chinese have when it comes to taste. colors and shapes. Being from a similar background and never having been exposed to the wonderfully done colorful porcelain featured in the book. it becomes very interesting to read about who they came to having acquired their own label in the world of Chinese Porcelain.
