THE ROLE OF STRUCTURE IN SHAPING ARCHITECTURE

Students are required to explore the strong association between structure and architecture by expressing the following relationships: 1. The structure imposed the form and became an essential element of the visual language of the building. 2. The structure is hidden and did not contribute to the aesthetical value of the building. 3. The structural system is not exposed but still has a significant influence on the form of the building. Research Outline: 1. The research is based on the students’ extensive reading which would help them to increase their understanding to the nature of the relationship between architecture and structure. 2. Support your discussion with expressive examples.