Knitting and Architecture

Surfaces with compound curves can create structures that are far lighter and stronger than rectangular forms.

In the 20th century the architect Felix Candela used thin shells of concrete to make undulating rooflines that used much less material to create a durable exterior, more akin to natural forms. 

Architect Mariana Popescu has taken this idea a step further. She recently gave a Ted talk showing how she and her team used knitting machines to efficiently create curved space architecture.

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