Tensegrity systems – Transferring tectonics from the extraordinary to the everyday

This paper is presented in the context of the theme of ‘Everyday Tectonics’. The objective is to show how building systems that are normally considered extraordinary can be transferred to the realm of broad application and therefore to the domain of everyday architecture. The authors indicate four criteria that must be satisfied to do so: [i] relevance and [ii] economical viability of design solutions, [iii] integrated workflow from design to materialization, [iv] demonstration of a broad range of applications. This papers addresses the first three criteria on the example of tensegrity systems that are normally considered extraordinary. Further research questions are briefly outlined.