GLASS TUNEL

Project Data

  • Architect

    IVAN TONCHEV
  • Location

    STANILOV Central Office Building, Sofia
  • GPS coordinates

    N42.658560 E23.274410
  • Year

    2009-2010
  • Photographs

    Ivan Tonchev
  • In collaboration with

    Konstantin Achkov, designer

Project Description

Lightweight structure exploring the principles of tensegrity. Its purpose is to serve as a shed over a stairwell leading to the underground facilities of the building.

The tensegrity structure is composed of stainless steel pipes and ropes fixed in an simingly irregular manner. Represents a study and practical utilization of the extraordinary possibilities the tensegrity structural principles provide.

Toughened glass and appropriate fixing elements are employed to create the envelope.

 

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