Exploring Concrete Architecture : Tone, Texture, Form

Book Description
In recent years concrete has re-emerged as a prime building material, highly rated amongst architects - in particular the younger generation - because of its sculptural qualities and range of textures. There have been great advances in the material itself, with many varieties, textures and colours of concrete now available. This book provides a systematic overview of concrete's applications, illustrated by an inspiring selection of some 25 significant international projects, including David Chipperfield's Rowing Museum in Henley-on-Thames, Ben van Berkel's Moebius House, Carme Pinos & Enric Miralles' school building in Morella and Sir Norman Foster's Social Science Centre in Oxford. David Bennett is a trained civil engineer and practising architect based near London. He is a consultant in the field of concrete building and author of many publications on architecture and construction.


Language Notes
Text: English (translation)
Original Language: German


About the Author
The author, David Bennett, is a trained civil engineer and practising architect based near London. He is a consultant in the field of concrete building. He has also written many publications on architecture and building.


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In the last ten years, concrete has reemerged as a prime building material and is highly rated amongst architects because of its sculptural qualities and interesting textures. There have been great advances in the material itself, with many surface finishes, textures and colours of concrete now being available; even types of concrete which can withstand the vigours of the aging process better than natural stone. This book provides a systematic overview of the applications of this building material. A selection of 22 international projects which are particularly relevant are documented in detail, and will prove a source of inspiration for those active in design and construction. The buildings selected encompass a wide range of different types and functions, providing an intriguing record of the whole spectrum of current developments in concrete technology.


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