Precast concrete slab
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News • Specification • 27 Mar 2024
10 public buildings that demonstrate architectural applications of precast concrete
Precast concrete is made by casting concrete in a reusable mold. These molds are made of various materials, including wood, steel, rubber, and plastic, with each one providing a different finish; color can also be added to the concrete mix. The precast concrete components are cured in a controlled factory/plant environment, ensuring the concrete reaches its maximum strength. Precast concrete improves the speed of construction: once transported to the construction site, components are typically bolted together using steel connectors (embedded during the casting process). Precast concrete is used in structural components such as beams, columns, and walls, and in cladding — both load-bearing (most commonly sandwich panels) and non-load-b... More
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The Park House
A plot with a privileged location on the greenest edge of the historic center of La Laguna but with a very narrow proportion is the starting point for a project tailored to the client, a couple with two children and a labrador dog. The existing construction lacked interest but the original hydraulic tiles were recovered before demolition.The ground floor is diaphanous and extends, diluting its boundaries, connecting the back garden, facing south with the park to the north. A skylight on a double height in the center of the house gives light, amplitude to the routes and allows the visual connection of all the spaces of common use of the house in different heights. The parents' bedroom opens onto a terrace with views while the children's bedr... More