![]() The recent advances in computational design have enabled the development of new form-finding and optimization methods that have improved the structural geometry and renewed the interest in this approach to design. A spirit that was transmitted from the construction of Gothic cathedrals and continued during the Structural Expressionism of the 20th century. Supported by the writings of Bruno Zevi, Wilhelm Worringer, Frank Lloyd Wright, Erich Mendelsohn, Van de Velde, Eero Saarinen and Félix Candela himself, this paper aims to show the relationship that the projects designed by Félix Candela present with the concept that Frank Lloyd Wright named as "Gothic spirit". ![]() This article examines the structures of Félix Candela, an architect considered as a structural artist, in relation with the ‘Gothic spirit’ and the Structural Expressionism. This paper showcases the application of engineering principles and material optimization, which results in a slender, lightweight and efficient structures. ![]() It also discusses the technological advancements of the geometric form and the structural principles derived from various case studies. The research would investigate the effect of minor alterations to the geometry (such as curvature) and their effect on structural efficiency. To understand the impact of geometries on their structural behavior, the research analyses various geometric typologies, evolution, structural classifications affecting their stability. ![]() This process, when exercised by a designer/ architect from the pre-design stage, forms a holistic design approach. Hence, there is a need to develop a process for designing the built mass/ geometry, which is not only governed by functional or aesthetic requirements, but also through strong principles derived from the physical forces and thus creating an efficient solution. Recent design trends indicate that the structural inputs are taken during the post-design stage (after finalizing the concept and geometric form by an architect) and this restricts the creativity of the structural engineer. ![]()
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