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Twisting Timber
Observation Tower
Blacksburg, VA
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Virginia Tech
Spring 2016
2 Weeks
Professor:
Heinrich Schnoedt
OBJECTIVE: Design an observation tower located on the highest point in the town of Blacksburg, using timber as the primary material
CONCEPT: To use various types of timber to create a unique form that will be a sculptural landmark. 9 semi-vertical round posts arranged as a ruled surface will constitute the primary load bearing members while twisting glu-lam members will be responsible for lateral loads.
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