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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)