Architectural design has never been more daring. From dramatic cantilevers and sweeping glass façades to sculptural roofs and mixed-use megastructures, today’s buildings push materials and geometry to their limits.
What often goes unseen is the discipline that turns these bold ideas into physical reality. Rigging is the quiet enabler that bridges concept and construction, enabling architects and builders to move, position, and secure massive components with precision and control.
At its core, rigging is about managing gravity. Every ambitious design must contend with weight, balance, and force. A rendering may show a floating stair or an overhanging volume, but on site, that vision becomes steel, concrete, glass, and engineered timber. [Read more…] about How Rigging Makes Ambitious Architectural Designs Buildable