Casting

Molding liquid materials.

Overview

Casting, using concrete or metal, shapes architectural elements globally, ancient to modern.

Core Characteristics

• Precise, moldable forms.
• Versatile, durable designs.
• Various aesthetics.

Notable Examples

• Bronze Doors Florence (Italy, 1401).
• National Congress Brazil (Brazil, 1960).

Architectural Connections

• Historical, Modern: All eras.
• Civic, Religious: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enabled complex architectural forms.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Formwork (technique), Precision (theory), Element (element), Various Movements

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History