Pressure components are essential elements for any structure, because in the form of columns or walls they transfer the loads into the subsoil. Nowadays, they are usually designed with a constant rectangular cross-section over the full height. Already round columns are an exception and are arranged mainly for architectural reasons. But what would the optimum geometry of a pressure component look like? Within the framework of the project, this central question of a favourable adaptation of the cross-section geometry of columns in transverse and longitudinal direction was investigated. The main objective was to be able to design and calculate columns in such a way that they are equally loaded in all cross-section areas. This enables slimmer components which, due to the material savings, not only contribute to the conservation of our natural resources, but are also economically advantageous and lead to a more aesthetic appearance. [Off: Introduction]