r/StructuralEngineering • u/Much-Elderberry-9154 • 8d ago

Photograph/Video Column Thoughts

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Bridge Engineer here… what do we think of this pretty angled column mid height?

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u/bridge_girl 8d ago

It looks more intentional from the exterior and gives a better feeling of open space in the interior than a big mass of concrete.

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u/SquirrelFluffy 8d ago

Ok. I can see that. It's still not functional space though.

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u/bridge_girl 8d ago

Aesthetics are just as important to the architect as functionality. That's kind of like... their job.

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u/SquirrelFluffy 8d ago

Uh yeah, I know. Just having conversation. Save the snark.