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Manufacturing diversity

  1. Achim Menges

Article first published online: 14 JUN 2006

DOI: 10.1002/ad.242

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Architectural Design

Architectural Design

Special Issue: Techniques and Technologies in Morphogenetic Design

Volume 76, Issue 2, pages 70–77, March/April 2006

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Menges, A. (2006), Manufacturing diversity. Archit Design, 76: 70–77. doi: 10.1002/ad.242

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  1. Issue published online: 14 JUN 2006
  2. Article first published online: 14 JUN 2006

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Keywords:

  • Covertex;
  • Finnforest Merk;
  • Octatube Space Structures;
  • Seele;
  • Skyspan;
  • Floriade Pavilion;
  • Hydra Pier;
  • Asymptote Architects;
  • Allianz Arena;
  • Yitzak Rabin Center;
  • Moshe Safdie;
  • Herzog & de Meuron;
  • Commerzbank Arena;
  • Gerkan Mark & Partner Architects;
  • Seattle Central Library;
  • OMA;
  • Rem Koolhaas;
  • 2005 Serpentine Pavilion;
  • Alvaro Siza;
  • Eduardo Souto de Moura;
  • Cecil Balmond;
  • Arup and Partners;
  • Achim Menges;
  • Michael Hensel;
  • Dirk Emmer;
  • Benoit Fauchon;
  • Michael Keller;
  • Thomas Spitzer;
  • Karel Vollers;
  • Mick Eekhout

Abstract

Recent developments of digital fabrication and computer-aided manufacturing (cam) in the building sector have a profound impact on architecture as a material practice. In this article, Achim Menges describes advanced processes of steel, timber and membrane fabrication and construction through an investigation of the pioneering work of world-leading manufacturing companies Covertex, Finnforest Merk, Octatube Space Structures, Seele and Skyspan. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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