Capable of transforming a facade or shaping a sculptural roof form, tensile structures test the limits of our imagination (and understanding of geometry). This week’s photo set features structures that rely on cables, anchors, posts and membranes to create expansive, dramatic spans of open space bathed in natural light. Stark shadows and fair curves make tensile structures particularly photogenic, as captured in this set of images from Christopher Frederick Jones, Marie-Françoise Plissart, Yoshihiro Koitani and more.
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Tensile Structures: 11 Edgy Images Under Strain
https://www.archdaily.com/895077/tensile-structures-11-edgy-images-under-strainMaría Francisca González
Kaohsiung American School / MAYU architects
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Architects: MAYU architects
- Area: 6208 m²
- Year: 2015
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Manufacturers: Parklex Prodema, Alucobond
https://www.archdaily.com/773032/kaohsiung-american-school-mayu-architectsKaren Valenzuela
Yuwen Library / MAYU architects
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Tainan, Taiwan
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Architects: MAYU architects
- Area: 2965 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/292241/yuwen-library-mayu-architectsDiego Hernández
Dadong Art Center / Cie + MAYU architects
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Architects: MAYU architects, de Architekten Cie
- Area: 36 m²
- Year: 2012
https://www.archdaily.com/286718/dadong-art-center-cie-mayu-architectsJonathan Alarcón
Heart of Love River / Malone Chang Architects
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Architects: Malone Chang Architects
- Year: 2007
https://www.archdaily.com/6355/heart-of-love-river-malone-chang-architectsNico Saieh