Renzo Piano + Richard Rogers Centre Georges Pompidou 1977 -Detail -Structure-

To maximize internal space, they turned the construction inside-out and exposed all of the infrastructure of the building. The skeleton itself engulfs the building from its exterior, showing all of the different mechanical and structure systems not only so that they could be understood, but also to maximize the interior space without interruptions. The building's metal framework has 14 porticos with 13 bays, each spanning 48 m and standing 12.8 m apart. On top of the posts, on each level, are moulded steel beam hangers, measuring 8 m in length and weighing 10 tonnes. 45 m long girders rest on the beam hangers, which spread stress through the posts and are balanced by tie-beams anchored on cross-bars. Each storey is 7 m high floor-to-floor. Fun Fact: Many of the structural components featured in the Center George Pompidou are solely aesthetic and serve little to no structural role.


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