Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes... Apr 2026

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

Detailed case studies focus on how these materials define building form and long-term durability. Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes...

This report summarizes the foundational principles of architectural construction as explored in the seminal handbook, by Andrea Deplazes . It examines the critical relationship between design conceptualization and the physical realization of a building. 1. Materials: The Building Modules Explores the "metaphysics of exposed concrete

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. " including its manufacturing rules

Recent editions have expanded to include translucent materials, glass, and sustainable building practices. 2. Processes: From Concept to Completion Constructing Architecture: Materials, Processes, Structures