It was architecture of the future with its distinctive bent upwards peaked ends the front facing one usually more prominent and supports at only two points set back so there s balance to the structure.
Hyperbolic paraboloid roof design museum.
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Each event space is housed under the incredible hyperbolic paraboloid roof an original feature from this landmark building s former use as the commonwealth institute.
The former commonwealth institute which was completed in the 1960s hasn t been used for over ten years but will retain its hyperbolic paraboloid roof structure in the refurbishment.
The design museum s seven different event spaces form one of london s most iconic contemporary events venues.