Concrete
Description
Though many people think concrete is a modern material, it is almost as old as architecture itself. This video journeys through time to see concrete's early use in Italy, the rise of reinforced concrete, and a daring and beautiful modern masterpiece in France.
Runtime
25 min
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Date of Publication
1998
Database
Alexander Street
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