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Understanding the structural aspects of architecture is an inherent task of the architect; sufficient structural knowledge allows designers to propose ideas such as large structural elements which offer an interesting response to a project’s needs.
Steel trusses are an example of such a response, which demonstrate an ability to define spaces and structures that are truly complex and interesting.
Below is a list of 10 inspirational projects that use metal trusses as an essential element of design.
Milstein Hall at Cornell University / OMA
![© Matthew Carbone © Matthew Carbone](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/1c50/b22e/3804/bb00/0035/medium_jpg/01_-_Matthew_Carbone_-_1321300342-oma-cornellaap-26.jpg?1500585037)
© Matthew Carbone
CETICOM Jaén / ER Arquitectos + non Arquitectura
![© Jesús Granada © Jesús Granada](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2227/b22e/3804/bb00/003c/medium_jpg/02_-_Jes%C3%BAs_Granada_-_PORTADA.jpg?1500586532)
© Jesús Granada
Cinepolis Headquarters / KMD Architects
![© Michael Calderwood © Michael Calderwood](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/222d/b22e/3813/cf00/0004/medium_jpg/03_-_Michael_Calderwood_-_1322171526-1321321716-main-image-1000x664.jpg?1500586539)
© Michael Calderwood
San Wayao Community Sports Center / CSWADI
![© ARCH-EXIST © ARCH-EXIST](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/24dc/b22e/3851/6600/0001/medium_jpg/04_-_00_Platform.jpg?1500587225)
© ARCH-EXIST
River Place / Paul F. Hirzel
![© Jim Van Gundy © Jim Van Gundy](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2418/b22e/3823/0f00/0001/medium_jpg/05_-_Jim_Van_GundyRIVER_STRUCTURES_Flood_Pln_House_Image_3.jpg?1500587028)
© Jim Van Gundy
Harvest School / Zendejas Arquitectos + Marván Arquitectos + Martinez Arquitecto
![© Yoshihiro Koitani © Yoshihiro Koitani](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/224a/b22e/3813/cf00/0006/medium_jpg/06_-_Yoshihiro_Koitani_-_Colegio_Harvest_02.jpg?1500586567)
© Yoshihiro Koitani
AH House / SEINFELD Arquitectos
![© Juan Solano © Juan Solano](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2243/b22e/3804/bb00/003e/medium_jpg/07_-_Juan_Solano_-_1324386372-mg-4166.jpg?1500586560)
© Juan Solano
Rey Vitacura / CARREÑO SARTORI arquitectos
![© Marcos Mendizábal © Marcos Mendizábal](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2236/b22e/3804/bb00/003d/medium_jpg/08_-_Marcos_Mendiz%C3%A1bal_-_4_Carre%C3%B1o_Sartori_-_Rey_Vitacura.jpg?1500586546)
© Marcos Mendizábal
El Tranque Cultural Center / BiS Arquitectos
![© Juan Francisco Vargas © Juan Francisco Vargas](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2252/b22e/3804/bb00/003f/medium_jpg/09_-_Juan_Francisco_Vargas_-_CCLB_03_(1).jpg?1500586574)
© Juan Francisco Vargas
Oscar Freire Observatory / Triptyque
![© Leonardo Finotti © Leonardo Finotti](http://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5971/2530/b22e/3823/0f00/0002/medium_jpg/10_-_PORTADA_10810_130131-021D.jpg?1500587308)
© Leonardo Finotti