Some mapping inspiration

[Xarop]

I go right by this building everyday and thought you guys would like to see it. The architecture and design of this complex is just amazing, both outside and in.

 

http://www.architecturenewsplus.com/project-images/28530

 

Cheers,

Xarop

[Xarop]

Here is some more. This time, the Buhl Planetarium:

 

http://imgur.com/a/c4Wq9#0

[Xarop]

Also, there is this book on Space Structures that has deep studies in materials, flexibility and durability of those materials and various examples. You might find some uncommon shapes here.

 

https://books.google.es/books?id=2mu5TN1Kvv8C&lpg=PA115&ots=Gf3odeAk7Z&dq=engineering%20sphere%20girders&pg=PA109#v=onepage&q&f=false