Caminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyCaminito Del ReyAlhambra, GranadaAlhambra, GranadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaMonachil, Sierra NevadaParasol, J. Mayer H., SevillaParasol, J.…

Panoramabrücke SigriswilPanoramabrücke SigriswilPanoramabrücke SigriswilCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeCharles Kuonen Suspension BridgeEusegnie – Passerelle de la Grande CombePasserelle de la Grande CombePasserelle FarinetPasserelle FarinetPonte TibetanoPonte TibetanoHängebrücke LeiternweideHängebrücke LeiternweideHängebrücke Belalp-RiederalpHängebrücke…

Zirkuläre Architektur / Architecture circulaire / Architettura circolare Jan Brütting’s doctoral work, and more generally research activities at the Structural Xploration Lab, are featured in the latest tri-lingual special issue…

1. Brücke Muletg2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke2. Wasserfallbrücke3. Punt da Max5. Brücke beim Pilzfelsen5. Brücke beim Pilzfelsen6. Verweilbrücke7. Oberste Brücke Trutg dil FlemFLims, GR, SwitzerlandYear: 2012Engineer: Conzett Bronzini…

VrinHaus VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinMehrzweckhalle VrinSchindelnStiva da mortsStiva da mortsStiva da mortsCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn BenedetgCaplutta Sogn Benedetg MehrzweckhalleVrin, GR, SwitzerlandYear: 1996Architect: Gion Caminada, Engineer: Conzett Bronzini Partner Stiva…

Tamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerTamina Bridge, Leonhard Andrä PartnerValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartValtschielbachbrücke, Robert MaillartAverserrheinbrücke, C. MennAverserrheinbrücke, C.…

Werk, Bauen + Wohnen 5/2021 Recent research results produced at the Structural Xploration Lab, EPFL are discussed in the latest issue of the Werk, Bauen + Wohnen magazine (issue 5-2021 “Marterialkreislauf”). Werk, Bauen +…

Jan Brütting and colleagues from the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL) present their research on kit-of-parts structures at the Advances in Architectural Geometry (AAG) conference. AAG is a conference where both…

Design and fabrication of a reusable kit of parts for diverse structures A promising strategy to enable structural component reuse consists in designing a bespoke kit of parts whose elements…

DRIVEN is an incubation program aiming to embed advanced computational design strategies in early stage entrepreneurship for a Circular Economy. As part of their training program, DRIVEN is frequently hosting workshops…

Jan Brütting has been invited to join the Scientific Committee of the symposium. This second edition of the Conceptual Design of Structures Symposia will take place in Attisholz, Switzerland from…

Valserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerValserrhein bridge, Vals, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSalginatobel bridge, Schiers, R. MaillartSalginatobel…

Jan Brütting (SXL) has been invited to present his work at the symposium “CIRCULAR STRATEGIES – Towards a sustainable built environment” at the Institute of Architecture of the University of Applied…

Second Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerSecond Traversinersteg, Conzett Bronzini PartnerViamala gorge visitor center, Iseppi Kurath architectsViamala gorge bridges, Conzett Bronzini PartnerViamala gorge bridges,…

FAI Geneva – Interface 31 – June 2020 “Pour la bonne forme, ingénierie structurale et usage raisonné des ressources”.The latest issue of Interface explores recent research developments in Switzerland related to the…

New journal publication in Frontiers in Built Environment New journal publication “Optimum design of frame structures from a stock of reclaimed elements” in the open access journal Frontiers in Built Environment – Special Topic: Structural…

The research of SXL is featured in the new book “Upcycling” by Daniel Stockhammer (ed.). The book “Upcycling – Reuse and Repurposing as a Design Principle in Architecture” by Daniel…

The Chair for Structural Design – Prof. Joseph Schwartz invites Jan Brütting to present his research to ETHZ’s Institute of Technology in Architecture (ITA). The lunch talk will take place on March 5th…

Ganter bridge, C. MennOld Ganter bridge, 1805Old Spittel and Barralhaus, Simplon passSimplon Mountains Ganter bridgeSimplon pass, VS, SwitzerlandYear: 1980Engineer: Christian Menn

Environmental impact minimization of reticular structures made of reused and new elements through Life Cycle Assessment and Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Just because components are reused doesn’t mean it is the…

SXL contribution to special issue of ‘The Structural Engineer’, January 2020 Corentin Fivet and Jan Brütting (Structural Xploration Lab, EPFL) contributed to the latest issue of The Structural Engineer. From digital skills…

Montbovon, FR, SwitzerlandRailway bridge of the MOB, Montbovon – Les AvantsRailway bridge of the MOB, Montbovon – Les AvantsArch bridge over the HongrinArch bridge over the Hongrin, 1572New road bridgeRailway…

Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Tibetan bridge “Carasc”CurzúttCurzúttCurzúttLavertezzoPonte dei salti, LavertezzoPonte dei salti, Lavertezzo Tibetan bridge “Carasc”Curzútt, TI, SwitzerlandYear: 2015 CurzúttAlpine village Ponte dei saltiLavertezzo, TI, SwitzerlandYear: 17th century / major…

Footbridge “Am Kochenhof”, schlaich bergermann partnerFootbridge “Am Kochenhof”, schlaich bergermann partnerCable net bridge “Am Löwentor”, schlaich bergermann partnerCable net bridge “Am Löwentor”, schlaich bergermann partnerNeckar bridge, schlaich bergermann partnerNeckar bridge,…

Millau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterMillau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterMillau Viaduct, M. Virlogeux & N. FosterGarabit Viaduct, G. EiffelGarabit Viaduct, G. EiffelGarabit Viaduct, G. Eiffel Millau ViaductTarn…

SXL’s entry at the IASS 2019 Pavilions Expo, October 7-10, 2019. With “1to3”, the Structural Xploration Lab shows the design of one bespoke kit of parts to build three structures of different…

Delivered every year by the International Association for Shell ans Spatial Structures, the Hangai prize recognizes talented young researchers, designers, and engineers working in the field of shell and spatial structures. The award…

Gueuroz bridge, A. SarrasinGueuroz bridge (1934) and new bridge (1994)Gueuroz bridge (1934) and new bridge (1994)Gueuroz bridge, A. SarrasinTriège gorge, Le TrétienLes Marécottes dam, A. SarrasinTriège gorge, Le TrétienTriège gorge,…

International Conference on Structures and Architecture – ICSA 2019, July 24-26, 2019 – Lisbon Jan Brütting is participating in this year’s International Conference on Structures and Architecture – ICSA 2019, held…

Portugal pavilion Expo 98. A. SizaPortugal pavilion Expo 98. A. SizaOriente station, S. Calatrava25 de Abril bridge, Steinman Boynton Gronquist & BirdsallMuseum of Art, Architecture and Technology, AL_A ArchitectsMuseum of…

July 2nd, 2019 — 1-4 PM — smart living lab (Halle Bleue, Fribourg) This Tuesday July 2nd, the smart living lab is hosting an expert workshop on the circular economy in the…

Schönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerSchönbuch tower, schlaich bergermann partnerThyssen Krupp test tower, Werner SobekThyssen…

Schöllenen gorge from GöschenenGöschenen-Andermatt railwayHäderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Häderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Häderlis bridge, 1701 (rebuilt 1991)Third (1956) and second (1830) Teufelsbrücke, and Göschenen-Andermatt railway viaductThird (1956) and second (1830)…

Ritibrigga, 1599Niwbrigga, 1922Chri bridge, 1545Chinegga bridge, PRA-BGMerjen bridge, A. SarrasinMerjen bridge, 1930, A. SarrasinMühlebach bridge, 1959, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, 1959, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, A. SarrasinIllas bridge, A. Sarrasin Chibrigga (Chi…

The reuse of structural components for multiple service lifes Jan Brütting has been interviewed by Future Of Design NYC. The interview is a preamble to the IABSE symposium that will take place on…

New publication in Structures vol 18, April 2019 This paper presents structural optimization techniques to design truss structures that make best use of a given stock of structural components. Still…

Luogelkin viaduct, 1910, HohtennWalkway along rail tracksLuogelkin viaduct, 1910, HohtennBietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge with BLS train from BrigBietschtal bridge, 1913Bietschtal bridge, 1913″Suone”, ancient water supply system”Suone”,…

The Reuse of Load-Bearing Systems How far can we go when it comes to reuse load-bearing systems for new purposes? What are state-of-the-art design principles and methods? What are the…

Rossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartRossgraben bridge, 1932, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge, 1933, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge, 1933, R. MaillartSchwandbach bridge,…

Student Lecture Jan Brütting is invited to present the ongoing research initiatives of the Structural Xploration Lab in the Master course “Parametric design of transformable structures” taught by Prof. Niels…

Knokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007, Ney+PartnersKnokke footbridge, 2007,…

Multihalle Mannheim, 1975, Frei Otto Multihalle MannheimMannheim, BW, GermanyYear: 1975Architects: Frei Otto, Carlfried Mutschler, Joachim LangnerEngineer: Ted Happold

Olympia park, 1971, MunichOlympia park and Olympiatower, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympic stadium, 1971, MunichOlympia…

Papers at the Annual Symposium of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, at MIT, Boston. July 16-20, 2018 Jan Brütting is presenting with Julieta Moradei a paper co-authored…

Jan Brütting receives EDCE PhD Mobility Award 2018 I am currently developing my PhD research at the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL), which is part of the smart living lab in Fribourg. We conduct research…

On 20 November, the Structural Xploration Lab (SXL) will host the Swiss premiere of the movie “Frei Otto, Spanning the Future”, with screening scheduled at 12:00 in Project Room and 19:00 in…

The ski pavilion developed by the Structural Xploration Lab (smart living lab, ENAC) took part in the grand opening of the biennale of architecture lyon (BAL) in the Sucrière, Lyon,…

The ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015-16 has been selected as the winner of the 2017 ArchDaily Building of the Year Award in the Small Scale Architecture category. With two weeks of…

The construction of the new ICD/ITKE Research Pavilion 2015/15 has been finished and is now presented to the public. Find here a full description of the project. (c) ICD/ITKE