Behind SANAA's illusion of weightlessness.

The article discusses the construction of the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City. The design by architectural firm SANAA uses diagonal braces and perimeter trusses created by engineering firm Simpson Gumpertz and Heger (SGH) to support the building without the use of columns. The design...

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Publicado en:	Architectural Record Vol. 196; no. 3; pp. 46 - 47
Autor principal:	Gonchar, Joann
Formato:	Artículo
Publicado:	BNP Media Mar2008
Materias:	Art museum design & construction Structural engineering Trusses SANAA Ltd. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc. Skylights
Acceso en línea:	Ver este registro en EBSCOhost

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Sumario:	The article discusses the construction of the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York City. The design by architectural firm SANAA uses diagonal braces and perimeter trusses created by engineering firm Simpson Gumpertz and Heger (SGH) to support the building without the use of columns. The design also incorporates an overhang and several skylights.