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That was the challenge faced when we were asked by architects raumlabor to provide a simple structural solution for the unconventional 鈥楾emple of no Shopping 鈥� pavilion which they wanted to assemble from more than 400 recycled steel barrels.

To achieve their vision, we analysed the structure through simplified 2-D models, and 3-D analysis of the most heavily stressed barrel to barrel connections. The result was an entirely self-supporting and asymmetrical structure, where the stability and strength is achieved by bolting the barrels together along vertical connection lines. Each connection was then stiffened by chamfered steel flats distributing the locally high loads and acting like washers.

鈥淚t was really inspiring to work on such a unconventional structure, especially as it has the power to send a strong message to society.鈥�
_{Daniia Iaksubaeva, graduate structural engineer}

So what is the purpose of this structure?

鈥樷�� is a new temporary pavilion for the Neues Museum in Nuremberg, designed by the Berlin based architects . The pavilion aims to increase awareness about the impact and dominance of long distance shipping and transportation in a modern globalised society. The pavilion forms part of the current WEtransFORM exhibition at the Neues Museum, an exhibition where a number of designers and artists investigate the current state and global scope of our ecological footprint.

The 鈥楾emple of No Shopping鈥� structure will be on display until mid-September 2016 before being carefully deconstructed and reassembled at a second location.