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Tyler Sprague is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington, specializing in architecture and structural engineering. He holds engineering degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Washington, where he completed his Ph.D. in architectural history. His research focuses on the intersection of architecture and structural engineering, particularly in the context of post-war modern architecture. Sprague has published works such as 'Sculpture Grand Scale: Jack Christiansen’s Thin Shell Modernism,' which examines Christiansen's significant contributions to thin-shell concrete, including the Seattle Kingdome, the largest free-standing concrete dome in the world. In addition to his research, Sprague teaches courses related to structural design history and criticism and has led the Barry Onouye Endowed Studio, where he encourages students to explore innovative topics, including wood shell construction and fabric-formed concrete. He is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the regional chapter of Docomomo and the Construction History Society of America.
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