Term

Hyperboloid

A doubly-ruled surface generated by rotating a hyperbola around its axis. Vladimir Shukhov pioneered its use in lightweight steel towers; Antoni Gaudí used hyperboloids in stone vaults.

In the atlas

Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí · 1882– · Gothic

Shukhov Tower

Vladimir Shukhov · 1922 · Constructivism