UWIC Cardiff School of Management
The UWIC Cardiff School of Management provides an interesting example in to the structural build up of a cantilevered auditorium. The steel frame provides a rigid structural framework that allows for the maximum use of internal space.
The external angled columns allows the user to see the mechanisms behind the building, and also highlights the weight of the auditorium above. The monolithic form adds to the definition of the building, clearly highlighting the various elements with in the over all structure.
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