Concrete Construction

Versatile modern building method.

Overview

Concrete Construction, using reinforced concrete, shapes structures globally, 19th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Strong, moldable material.
• Flexible, durable forms.
• Modernist aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• National Congress Brazil (Brazil, 1960).
• Farnsworth House (USA, 1951).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th–21st century.
• Civic, Residential: Various typologies.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Revolutionized modern architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Formwork (technique), Functionalism (theory), Structure (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History