Light prefabricated “brick” work (168)
Often throughout history, new construction systems or techniques have tried to reproduce the image of traditional architecture. In this case, neither the technique nor the final image are dislikeable but their combination could be. The brick image is related with mass, thickness, weight; just the opposite the technique being used provides.
The same happened in the 18th and 19th centuries with the mathematical tile*! This old technique permitted erecting light-weight enclosures looking like brick walls.
*mathematical tile > Last image
Australian National University in Canberra
Architect:
Location:
ANU Campus
Canberra ACT
AustraliaYear of construction:
2019
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Photographer:
Ph 3 https://builtoffsite.com.au/emag/issue-12/first-prefab-rainscreen-facade-situ-anu/
Ph 4 Jamie Kidston