Beyond the Structure Exhibition, Madrid Design Event, Architecture Show, Images
Beyond the Structure Exhibition in Madrid
Architecture Event and Show in Spain ? design by SOM, architects
28 Apr 2019
SOM’s Exhibition opens in Madrid
Architects: SOM
Location: Calle de Hortaleza 63, Madrid, Spain
SOM’s Exhibition opens in Madrid

Opening of the exhibition “Beyond the Structure” © Ana Amado/COAM
On Wednesday, April 24th, “Beyond the Structure” (“+ Allá de la Estructura”) opened in Madrid. Presented in collaboration with Fundación COAM, the exhibition spotlights the integration of SOM?s structural engineering practice with architectural design, and explores the idea that engineers and architects practice a spatial poetry of inquiry, experimentation, and ingenuity. Opening Night

As part of the opening event, SOM Partners Mark Sarkisian and Kent Jackson presented a lecture titled ?Beyond the Structure.? The engineer and architect discussed the design philosophies behind SOM?s work, as well as current projects and emerging ideas within the firm’s structural engineering practice.

Following this, Sarkisian and SOM Director Dmitri Jajich joined a panel discussion with local architects Carlos Rubio, Jose Maria Ezquiaga, Rafael de la Hoz, and Rosa Cervera.
Titled ?Beyond the Horizon,? the panel conversation focused on the theme of cities in the future. Panelists shared insights on height and density, building with fewer mater...