Cantilevers are common in modern architecture as stylish features to create overhangs without visible supports. The museum's dramatic cantilever provides shade to the entrance below.
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No Visible Support
Cantilevers seem to float because the support is not immediately visible, being anchored inside a structure. Observation decks are often cantilevers, extending out with no supports underneath.
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Engineering Marvel
Cantilever structures are admired for their engineering, allowing extended parts with no pillars or cables. The overhanging sections on the sports stadium are supported by cantilever beams.