CONCRETE: Pure. Strong. Surprising

Hardback

Main Details

Title CONCRETE: Pure. Strong. Surprising
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Chris van Uffelen
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:352
Category/GenreArchitectural structure and design
ISBN/Barcode 9783037681893
ClassificationsDewey:721.0445
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Braun Publishing AG
Imprint Braun Publishing AG
Publication Date 29 June 2015
Publication Country Switzerland

Description

Concrete is an all-around talent, already in use in ancient Rome and since the second half of the 20th century one of the most important building materials. After a period of excess and architectural faux pas a renaissance of - ex - posed - concrete began in the 1990s. Whether the design would expressive-opulent or minimalistic-clear, the con - stant advance of technological developments, especially sophisticated new types of concrete, made possible phenomenal, previously unattainable constructions in high design quality. This volume provides an overview of contemporary real - ized projects. Their selection presents the many faces of concrete and the breadth of design possibilities of this building material. Furthermore, excursuses are dedicated to the role of concrete in product design.