The fascinating potential of concrete as a construction material.
As a building material, precast concrete allows a wide range of sculptural forms and design options. By treating the surface in various ways, fascinating textures and fine finishes can be produced
This book provides a systematic overview of the variety of applications for such concrete elements throughout, Europe. Author David Bennett Provides in-depth information on newly developed especially ht concrete such as GRC.
A selection of some 24 projects which are of particular significance are documented in detail and provide a Wealth of inspiring design ideas. The appendix comprises an overview of the building practices in the individual European countries and the availability of concrete elements. Amongst the building documented are the Scottish Parliament Building in Edinburgh by Enric Míralles Benedetta Tagliabue the Synagogue in Dresden by Wandel, Hoefer,Lorch + Hirsch, and the mexican Eiübássy in Berlin by González de León
David Bennett is a civil engineer and architectural consultant near London. He ist expert in architectural concrete and is the author of numerous publications on architecture and building technology.
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