Concrete Pouring

Forming structures by pouring liquid concrete.

Overview

Concrete pouring uses concrete and formwork for versatile, durable structures in modern construction.

Core Characteristics

• Versatile and durable.
• Formwork-driven precision.
• Structural strength.

Notable Examples

• Pantheon (Italy, 126 CE, concrete dome).
• Salk Institute (USA, 1965, concrete walls).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: Material focus.
• Civic: Public buildings.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Louis Kahn, it defines modern construction.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Formwork (technique), Structuralism (theory), Wall (element), Brutalism (movement)