Mansoura Culture Center

Project idea

The Project Idea is to create a culture center in a city with no cultural hotspots.

Project description

The Masses of Project is Gathering around a Central core as a main Circulation Spot and Interesting interaction Point of the Project

Technical information

AT The Roof, The Transfer Truss is supported by reinforced concrete core and supported via fixed spherical bearings, The fan Trusses are supported by a transverse truss which is in turn supported on a reinforced concrete wall 2.5 m wide, Spherical bearings have been used to connect the roof structure to the substructure , these allow for a degree of rotation required the supports as the roof deflects, as well as for resisting very large loads, the bearings will need to accommodate significant horizontal movements throughout the buildings’ life