AHO WORKS STUDIES 2011-2012
Institute of Architecture
Projects
NeSTeD cATeNArIeS
Defne Sunguroglu Hensel
PHD ProJecT
Phase two of this research project focused on
the spatial and structural potentials of design-
ing and constructing with catenaries, based
on the principles and strategies of nesting.
This facilitates building a thin spatial masonry
shell with a thickness of one brick laid on
face, which is able to resist both uniform and
nonuniform loads. The research addresses
the catenary problem through design and
exemplifies the structural use of brick.
