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Tensile Structures When Design Meets Engineering in Architectural Innovation

ByMahmoud Sheikh 25 May، 202525 May، 2025

In today’s architectural world, building design is no longer just about arranging volumes and organizing spaces. It has evolved into a delicate blend of engineering, creativity, and modern technology. Among the structural systems that best represent this integration are tensile…

"Image of architect Frei Otto, known for his innovations in lightweight and tensile structures."

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Frei Otto An Innovative Vision in Lightweight and Sustainable Architecture

ByDesign Desk 9 May، 202514 May، 2025

The German architect and civil engineer Frei Otto (1925–2015) was renowned for his pioneering innovations in lightweight and tensile structures. In 2015, he was awarded the Pritzker Prize, one of the most prestigious honors in architecture. Otto was far ahead…

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