Ironwork

Decorative and structural iron use.

Overview

Ironwork, using forged or cast iron, creates structural and decorative elements globally.

Core Characteristics

• Ornate iron detailing.
• Structural supports.
• Versatile applications.

Notable Examples

• Eiffel Tower (France, 1889).
• Crystal Palace (UK, 1851).

Architectural Connections

• Industrial: 19th-century focus.
• Structural: Various typologies.
• Industrial Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Enabled new structural possibilities in modern architecture.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Forging (technique), Functionalism (theory), Frame (element), Industrial Architecture (movement)

Directory

Techniques Registry, Architecture Hub, History