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Imagine a playful game where friends sit in a circle on each other’s laps, evenly sharing the weight. This is similar to how a reciprocal frame (RF) structure works, with each beam supporting the next to create a self-supporting loop without a central pillar.

The concept of perforated facades traces back to the 7th century mashrabiya screens used in Islamic architecture. This article we will cover the basics of perforated facades in architecture and overview 8 projects that used them in a modern way.