Suspended structure is a structure which is supported by cables coming from beams or trusses which sit atop a concrete center column or core. The design allows the walls, roof and cantilevered floors to be supported entirely by cables and a center column). Minimal interior visual obstruction is a feature of all suspended structure buildings. The architectural method creates a visually striking open space in the interior of the structure. The load for the suspended structure is either a suspended catenary or is supported by truss-work carrying the weight of the building through a building core. Steel cables extending downward from masts elevated above the roof level support the cable-stayed roof from above. The capacity to carry only axial loads is the defining characteristic of truss and cable elements. However, cables only work in tension because they lack rigidity when loaded in compression. Additionally, wires are frequently pre-tensioned. While truss elements are normally not pre-tensioned, they carry an initial tension load. The behavior of the two parts is significantly different due to this pre-tension force.

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