Bensberg Town Hall in Germany / Gottfried Böhm
The Bensberg Town Hall was designed in 1962 by Gottfried Böhm and completed in 1969. Thick concrete slabs and seamless glass creates a rationalist base for the tower, which rises…
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In architecture, concrete is a highly versatile, robust, and flexible material made from a combination of cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and water. It is used in various structural systems due to its incredible strength and durability, including foundations, walls, floors, and ceilings. Concrete’s moldability allows it to take on almost any shape, facilitating unique and complex architectural designs. Additionally, it can be treated to display different finishes or textures, contributing not only to a building’s structure but also to its aesthetic appeal. Its attributes of thermal mass and fire resistance further enhance its architectural utility. Despite its common association with modern and brutalist architecture, concrete’s adaptability ensures its relevance in a broad spectrum of architectural styles.
The Bensberg Town Hall was designed in 1962 by Gottfried Böhm and completed in 1969. Thick concrete slabs and seamless glass creates a rationalist base for the tower, which rises…
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