Steel Construction

Modern structural framework.

Overview

Steel Construction, using steel beams, supports tall structures, 19th–21st century.

Core Characteristics

• Strong, flexible frameworks.
• Enables skyscrapers, bridges.
• Modern aesthetic.

Notable Examples

• Empire State Building (USA, 1931).

Architectural Connections

• Modern: 19th–21st century.
• Civic, Industrial: Skyscrapers, bridges.
• Modernism: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Transformed modern urban landscapes.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Structural Engineering (technique), Strength (theory), Framework (element), Modernism (movement)