April 1996

Desigining Against Terrorism
By Gary Steficek, P.E.
Midway through the design phase on 11 MetroTech Center, and increased awareness of terrorism required basic modifications to the structural system. (139KB PDF)

Melding Function and Design
By David R. Beard, AIA
A new women's hospital features large bays for efficient layouts and warm finishes to create a comfortable setting. (117KB PDF)

Tilting Theater
By Rod McComas, P.E.
Structural steel was the natural choice for a skewed, canted, sloped, tilted, rotated, conical and spherical building. (117KB PDF)