CONSTRUCTIVE SYSTEM OF RECIPROCAL FRAMES IN TERMS OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE

Abstract

In this paper, the reciprocal frame constructions are analyzed, starting from their definition, historical survey, to static and geometric characteristics, types and shapes. Although very familiar in their shape, their usage earlier was not the same as now in contemporary architecture. An overview of some of the more recent examples of conceptual solutions and derived pavilions has been established. These structures represent good example for temporary objects in a form of pavilions. Goal in this paper is to design a sample of a closed permanent object of these structures with combining classical structural systems and RFs. Chosen geometry was predefined as regular in order to use its properties to determine if there is a possibility to form equal units. Finally, based on defined entities, the pavilion’s conceptual design was made using parametric design in plug-in Grasshopper and Rhinoceros software.