Architecture & Construction Concrete

This invaluable addition to any designer's library is a two-part volume which explores in depth the possibilities of metals. This first section comprises a presentation of the properties of this fascinating group of materials, presenting all that the informed reader could want to know about metals, from their technical properties to the characteristics of the most recent metal-based materials. The second section presents a selection of projects that demonstrate the possibilities of these materials in contemporary architecture, constituting inexhaustible source of ideas for the reader. The projects by leading architectural practices form around the world, each accompanied by full-color photographs and in-depth explanatory texts - push the boundaries of the constructional possibilities of metals with design of exceptional quality and daring. Whether you're looking for ideas or interested in learning about the technical possibilities of contemporary metal materials, you will find this volume to be a source of inspiration.