New Flatness : Surface Tension in Digital Architecture

In recent architecture theory and practice there has been a tendency to refer to exteriors as a skin concealing an interior, as opposed to the traditional and more physical concepts of surface, flatness, and depth. The computer now enables the architect to call his design into life and view it as a flexible and interactive creation. In this book, the concepts of flatness and surface tension are examined in the light of virtual design and built reality. A selection of exciting projects from various architects are presented to show how they regard space and surfaces in modern architectural practice in a digital age.