Developing Doublecurved Architectural Glass
DS 30: Proceedings of DESIGN 2002, the 7th International Design Conference, Dubrovnik
Year: 2002
Editor: Marjanovic D.
Author: Vollers, K. J.
Section: Industrial solutions
Page(s): 713-718
Abstract
This paper describes the making of a twisted façade, including glass. Its materialising has great similarities to that of freely doublecurved glass. The various encountered problems were approached integrally. Possible uses of prototypes are illustrated with building models. The study of twisted buildings leads to a process in which concrete moulds are used to produce doublecurved panels of glass and metal.
Keywords: glass, doublecurved, twisted, window-frame, explosion