Tensegrity structures, characterised by a delicate balance between tension and compression forces, challenge conventional stability concepts. Membrane tensegrity structures, a subset of tensegrity systems, combine rigid struts with taut membranes, creating a fusion of rigidity and flexibility. This thesis employs a mesh-based workflow to analyse tensegrity strut patterns, optimising membrane structures and scaffold-free fabric formwork for compression-based architectural elements.

Architectural geometries are pivotal in translating design concepts into practical, stable forms within these structures, considering tension-compression interactions for structural integrity. Combining flexible fabric formwork with robust sprayed concrete presents an innovative approach to architecture and construction. This approach has been digitally tested on components like slabs and staircase waist slabs, reducing material dependency and promoting sustainability by eliminating traditional scaffolding requirements in concrete construction.