In times ruled by orthogonal efficiency some architects nevertheless prefer to approach their designs as sculptors. Frank O. Gehry, for instance, models his buildings in clay. Ironically, he can only get away with this because of the existence of computer programs, that are capable of digitizing his complex models and translating them into data for real building technology. In this architectural struggle to get from 'blob ideas' to architecture that can actually be built, the work of Karel Vollers plays an important part. He bridges the gap between shape complexity and building technology by wisely restricting his design research to twisted façades. This book tells the whole story. Vollers starts his intriguing quest at town planning level, exploring indications of slanting and perpendicular lines in urban plan design. From there on he continues analysing twisted building volumes. To be able to create this kind of architecture, Vollers does thorough research into the details of building technology, all the way to producing twisted glass panels. An aluminium window frame prototype is put to the test as well. And it works. With the acquired knowledge he develops various systems and application opportunities for buildings. Consequently Vollers designs a number of awesome twisted buildings in real urban situations, thus completing the circle
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