Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes... Now

Explores the "metaphysics of exposed concrete," including its manufacturing rules, insulation, and surface qualities.

Architectural creation begins with an understanding of raw and processed materials. Deplazes emphasizes that "good architecture is good construction," where material choice is not just aesthetic but structural. Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes...

Detailed case studies focus on how these materials define building form and long-term durability. Explores the "metaphysics of exposed concrete