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'Hypars' (hyperboloids) are a type of structure that have been used in pioneering since the 1960s. They are based on a type of lightweight ... Felix Candela, Architect Student, Tensile Structures, Architecture Portfolio Design, Architectural Engineering, Genius Loci, Parametric Architecture, Concept Diagram, Zaha Hadid Architects

'Hypars' (hyperboloids) are a type of structure that have been used in pioneering since the 1960s. They are based on a type of lightweight engineering structure used to build in concrete. This six-sided structure is inspired by Felix Candela's Restaurant in Valencia (photo by festeban). Although they look complicated, these structures have a secret that makes them a little easier to build- all of the strings used are pulled tight in straight lines. This means that you don't need to worry…

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