Concrete Architecture

Concrete Architecture
ISBN-10
1856693643
ISBN-13
9781856693646
Category
Architecture, Modern
Pages
240
Language
English
Published
2004
Publisher
Laurence King Publishing
Author
Catherine Croft

Description

Inspiration for architects and urban planners, this text presents a re-evaluation of a material finally coming into its own in the 21st century - concrete. The text is illustrated with projects from some of the biggest-name architects around.

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