Cast Iron Construction

Using cast iron for structural and decorative elements.

Overview

Cast iron construction uses cast iron for columns, facades, and ornamentation, enabling intricate designs and structural strength.

Core Characteristics

• Strong and moldable.
• Decorative and structural.
• Industrial-era innovation.

Notable Examples

• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851, cast iron framework).
• SoHo Cast-Iron District (USA, 19th century, facades).

Architectural Connections

• Industrial: Material focus.
• Commercial: Warehouses and stores.
• Industrial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Joseph Paxton, it shaped industrial architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Prefabrication (technique), Structuralism (theory), Facade (element), Modernism (movement)