Architectural and Structural Design of Free-form Structures – Case Study

Abstract

This article describes the conceptual design process of an equestrian centre, presenting the covered stadium of the building complex in detail, designed it as a free-form, wide-span steel structure. The main goal of this study is to present the application of the parametric design method through a case study and to examine the interoperability opportunities between architectural and structural design software.

Keywords

• free-form
• parametric design
• wide span
• steel structure