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DETAIL English 2010/2: Concrete Construction

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The new museum of contemporary art in Herning, Denmark, and the just-completed MAXXI cultural centre in Rome are currently two of the high-profile realisations in concrete. They express different characteristics of the material. Concrete's appearance is also adaptable, ranging from a velvety gloss, via sensual rawness, to a textured skin.

DETAIL English 2010/1: Refurbishment

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Until a few years ago, the prevailing dogma maintained that old and new must be clearly discernible as just that. This was evident in projects which set up dichotomy - through contrasts and restrained design - between the two, often separating them with a narrow joint. In the meantime, the positions have become more diverse, as you will see in the current issue.

DETAIL English 2009/6

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Wallings, Rendering, Coloration: Brickwork is back in trend. Even the most famous architects are starting to rediscover this method of construction. This Issue of DETAIL covers not only the artistic potential of exposed brickwork, but also the technical qualities of innovative brick, which are often hidden behind plaster or thermal insulation systems.