Concrete and construction

Author: Chen Hongda
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: This book employs aesthetic perspectives to conduct a comprehensive and in-depth analysis and research on the artistic expressiveness of concrete material architecture in terms of structure, material, color, technology, and space. It also briefly elaborates on the architectural theories of concrete, the development and prospects of concrete material architecture, hoping to provide references for the development and application of concrete architecture in China. The book reviews the history and development of concrete materials, with a focus on its evolution in modern architecture. It investigates the properties and effects of concrete materials, emphasizing the exploration of their natural characteristics and the resulting expressive and artistic qualities of concrete architecture. In today's globalized and information-based society, the phenomenon of cultural convergence brings various confusions to people. The extraordinary expressive power of concrete, which remains faithful to structure and material, is precisely the remedy for such confusion. Creating more concrete architecture with local characteristics and aesthetic appeal is also one of the key focuses of this book.