Large Spans: Exposed Structure is Decoration

A rustic, large space where the structure is completely exposed. The roof is supported by a set of massive wooden trusses or glulam beams, spanning over eight meters with no columns in between; between the beams are equally spaced rafters, topped with rough-sawn wood sheathing. All joints are exposed black steel plates and bolts, precisely fabricated. These structures themselves constitute the entire content of the ceiling, with no additional decoration. Avoid: enclosing the structure with a ceiling, adding decorative false beams, hiding the connecting hardware, adding another layer of styling beyond the structure.

Translated from Chinese by AI.

一個結構完全外露的質樸大空間。屋頂由一組粗大的木桁架或膠合木樑支撐,跨距超過八米,中間沒有柱;樑與樑之間是等距排列的椽,上面是粗鋸的木望板。所有的接合處都是外露的黑色鋼板與螺栓,加工精準。這些結構本身就是天花的全部內容,沒有另外的裝飾。避免:用天花板把結構封起來、加入裝飾性的假樑、把接合的五金隱藏起來、在結構之外再加一層造型。