Concrete

Versatile composite material used for structural and aesthetic purposes.

Overview

Concrete, developed in antiquity and refined in the 19th century, is used in prefabrication and monolithic structures for durability.

Core Characteristics

• High compressive strength.
• Used in slabs and walls.
• Adaptable for diverse forms.

Notable Examples

• Pantheon (Rome, 126 CE, concrete dome).
• Unité d'Habitation (Marseille, 1952, concrete housing).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 20th-century dominance.
• Civic and Residential: Broad use.
• Global: Universal application.

Influence and Legacy

Concrete, used by Le Corbusier, shaped brutalism and modern architecture.

Related Concepts & Architects

Tadao Ando (related architect), Functionalism (theory), Slab (element), Modernism (movement)