In Architecture We Trussed: Our Fascination With Exposed Trusses


Whether it’s the rustic or industrial aesthetic it provides or the way it gives us a glimpse into the inner workings of the built environment, the truss has progressed from being a purely structural element to one that can also be decorative. We take a look at recent projects that have perfected the use of exposed trusses and some of the products and fabricators that can help you get started in designing with these architectural elements. Tolleson by Huntsman Architectural Group; photo by David Wakely PROJECTS Water Factory by Andrew Simpson Architects This two-story, 19th-century industrial warehouse in Fitzroy, Australia, once served as a jam factory, an aerated water factory, home to an advertising agency and an engineering consultancy before its final transformation into a residence. Because the historical character of the exterior needed to be preserved, the architect focused heavily on the interior with the aim of bathing the poorly oriented and deep spaces in natural light. Water Factory by Andrew Simpson Architects; photo by Shannon McGrath The team achieved this by inserting a series of operable skylights in the north- and south-facing roof pitches and keeping the space just beneath ... , Sheila Kim, read more Architizer http://architizer.com/blog/in-architecture-we-trussed/

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