Iron Forging

Shaping iron for structural or decorative elements.

Overview

Iron forging uses iron for durable, ornate elements like railings or structural supports in historic and modern buildings.

Core Characteristics

• Durable and ornate.
• High craftsmanship.
• Structural versatility.

Notable Examples

• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889, forged iron lattice).
• Victorian Railings (UK, 19th century, forged ironwork).

Architectural Connections

• Industrial: Material focus.
• Civic: Public structures.
• Industrial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Led by Gustave Eiffel, it enhances decorative and structural ironwork.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Cast Iron Construction (technique), Structuralism (theory), Decoration (element), Victorian Architecture (movement)