Formwork

Molds for concrete structures.

Overview

Formwork, using wood or metal, shapes concrete globally, 19th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Temporary, precise molds.
• Versatile, structural designs.
• Modernist aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• National Congress Brazil (Brazil, 1960).
• Monte Amiata Housing (Italy, 1970s).

Architectural Connections

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

Influence and Legacy

Enabled complex concrete forms.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Concrete Construction (technique), Precision (theory), Mold (element), Modernism (movement)

Directory

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