Stone, Concrete, and Architecture
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Whether referring to Greek temples or the architecture of Gothic cathedrals, stone has long been the reference material for monumental architecture. In countries such as France and Spain, sophisticated stone-cutting processes were developed between the Renaissance and the 18th century to create spectacular works.
This lecture will offer a reflection on the specific qualities and limitations of using this material. It will then look at the development of concrete, often initially presented by its promoters as a kind of 'artificial stone'. Finally, it will discuss the return of stone masonry to architecture, a return that is taking place almost everywhere today in connection with the growing urgency of climate change.
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Venue: MNHN (Musée national d'histoire naturelle)
Language: EN
Free, registration required
This lecture is organised by LUCA in collaboration with the MNHN as part of the exhibition “Luxembourg on the Rocks” at the MNHN.
Registrations will open shortly.
Antoine Picon, Professor of the History of Architecture and Technology at Harvard Graduate School of Design, is also Chair of the PhD in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning.
Where does it take place?
luca - Luxembourg Center for Architecture
1 Rue de la Tour Jacob
1831 Grund Luxembourg
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