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The Concrete Centre
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Format: Book
Pages: 48
Publisher: RIBA Publishing
Date Published: Sep 2006
Stock Code: 58498
ISBN: 9781859462393
Binding: Paperback
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The scope for concrete in all its forms continues to evolve and surprise. Concrete Elegance Two - the second in a series of three books- highlights once again the inexhaustible material possibilities for creating visually uplifting architecture.
The projects discussed in this book are variedand provide an explorationinto concretes versatility.The popular materialcan be used for anythingfrom kitchen worktops to house extensions. The book contains a summary of state of the art developments in casting smooth, double-storey high, board marked panels without compactionexemplifiedby the Lincoln City and County Museum.
The book also includes an explanation of precast sandwich panel construction used extensively for housing developments in Helsinki and for a stunning office development in Arhus, Denmark.
Concrete Elegance Two highlights concretes ageless character andbrings new ideas and fresh approaches in response to a changing environment. Lavishly illustrated, it will inspire architects, designers and engineers.
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